Work Performance of Philippine National Police Personnel in Camarines Norte: A Comparative Study of Supervisor and Non-Supervisor Officers

Abstract

This study assessed the work performance of the Philippine National Police personnel in Camarines Norte for calendar years 2007 and 2008 using a quantitative descriptive-comparative research design. Specifically, the study examined the profile of the respondents in terms of rank, commissionship, and source of commissionship; determined the work performance of supervisory and non-supervisory police officers based on their Performance Evaluation Ratings (PER); identified the problems encountered in the performance of duties; determined the level of agreement regarding the identified problems encountered by police personnel; and tested the significant differences in personnel performance. A total of 120 respondents, composed of supervisory and non-supervisory police officers from the twelve municipal police stations of Camarines Norte, participated in the study through stratified purposive sampling. Data were gathered using official Performance Evaluation Rating records and a researcher-made questionnaire. Statistical tools such as frequency, percentage, weighted mean, t-test, and Kendall’s Coefficient of Concordance were utilized in analyzing the data. The findings revealed that both supervisory and non-supervisory police officers obtained a Very Satisfactory level of work performance, with overall mean ratings of 89.81 and 87.83, respectively. The study further revealed that there was no significant difference between the work performance ratings of supervisory and non-supervisory police officers (t = 1.87, p = 0.064) and between the performance ratings during the two evaluation periods (t = 1.21, p = 0.228), indicating consistency in personnel performance regardless of rank classification and rating period. Supervisory officers identified inadequate personnel and insufficient logistical support as the most serious organizational problems, while non-supervisory personnel identified inadequate equipment and heavy workload as major operational concerns. Both groups demonstrated significant agreement regarding the identified organizational and operational problems affecting police performance. Based on the findings, the study concluded that police personnel in Camarines Norte generally demonstrated satisfactory organizational and operational performance despite existing institutional challenges. The findings further indicate the need for organizational interventions such as strengthened personnel allocation, improved logistical capability, enhanced leadership development, intensified training programs, and strengthened welfare support systems to further improve police effectiveness and organizational performance.

Keywords: Philippine National Police, Work Performance, Supervisory Officers, Non-Supervisory Officers, Performance Evaluation, Law Enforcement, Organizational Challenges, Comparative Study.

DOI: 10.7176/PPAR/16-2-06

Publication date: May 30^th 2026