Skills & competences

Description

Police officers maintain law and order, patrolling public areas, enforcing laws and regulations and arresting suspected offenders.
Tasks include -
(a) patrolling a specific area to maintain public order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and enforcing laws and regulations;
(b) identifying, pursuing and arresting suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts;
(c) directing traffic and assuming authority in the event of accidents;
(d) providing emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Constable
- Police officer
- Police patrol officer
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Police chief constable - 1112
- Police commissioner - 1112
- Police inspector-general - 1112
- Police detective - 3355
- Police inspector - 3355