police officer

Police officers use investigation methods to prevent crime, to pursue and apprehend criminals, and protect the public from violent and criminal activities. They perform surveillance and patrol activities to prevent crimes and apprehend offenders. They provide support to victimised parties and the public at large, and fulfil administrative duties.

Scope note

Includes state police officer.

Alternative Labels

policewoman

police officer

police constable

constable

state trooper

law enforcement officer

railway police officer

patrol officer

mounted police officer

highway patrol officer

state police officer

public roads surveillance officer

railroad police officer

policeman

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

patrol areas apply first response handle case evidence ensure compliance with types of weapons use different communication channels comply with the principles of self-defence instruct public ensure law application comply with legal regulations identify security threats detain offenders

Essential Knowledge

road traffic laws first response legal use-of-force law enforcement

Optional Skills and Competences

train animals for professional purposes conduct frisk check official documents anticipate foreseeable problems on the road control crowd investigate forgery cases educate public on road safety restrain individuals apply knowledge of human behaviour practice vigilance perform drug investigations present evidence manage theft prevention execute working instructions conduct drug abuse tests analyse legal evidence ensure public safety and security hear witness accounts maintain diving equipment investigate road accidents perform underwater investigations analyse road traffic patterns check diving equipment ride horses manage major incidents write situation reports provide care for horses issue fines examine crime scenes maintain order at scenes of accidents respond to enquiries assess railway operations regulate traffic use personal protection equipment

Optional Knowledge

illegal substances physical characteristics of railways railway law safe horseback riding principles diving operation requirements investigation research methods

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5793c124-c037-47b2-85b6-dd4a705968dc

Status

released

Occupations

police officer

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI