Home⇛Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives⇛vol. 3 no. 7 (2025)

Competencies and Job Performance of Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC) Graduates: A Study in a Select Philippine Regional Training Center

Samantha J. Gustilo | Ruvy M Tuble

Discipline: social sciences (non-specific)

 

Abstract:

This study addresses the critical need to evaluate the effectiveness of foundational police training in preparing law enforcement personnel for the multifaceted demands of modern policing. Despite the structured delivery of the Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC), limited empirical evidence exists on how well graduates apply their acquired competencies in real-world policing, highlighting a gap in the current literature. Specifically, this study examined the competencies and job performance of Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel who graduated from the PSBRC at the Police Regional Training Center in Calendar Years 2022–2023. Employing a descriptive-correlational research design, the study explored the relationship between the graduates' competencies and job performance and their profile variables, including age, sex, and baccalaureate degree. Data were gathered from 119 respondents using a researcher-made questionnaire and validated through secondary data. Descriptive and non-parametric statistical tools were utilized in the analysis. Findings revealed that PSBRC graduates demonstrated good competency across knowledge, skills, and attitude domains, reflecting their adequate preparation for police duties. The participants showed strong alignment with PNP core values and operational procedures. However, legal documentation, public speaking, and ethical responsiveness needed further development. Overall, graduates exhibited commendable job performance, indicating professional competence and integrity and suggesting that the training effectively addresses the operational demands of police work. Significant differences in competency levels were found based on age and sex, with younger male graduates exhibiting higher competency levels. Only age consistently predicted competency among the profile variables, while age, sex, and academic background showed no significant influence on job performance. The study concludes that while PSBRC training adequately equips graduates for field duties, continuous competency enhancement—particularly in communication and ethics—is necessary to sustain and improve job performance in an evolving policing environment.



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