Commissioned Police Officers

What the job involves

• Establishes administrative and operational procedures by taking account of the organisation's operating environment
• Makes policy decisions and accepts responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets and adherence to budgets, standards and procedures
• Establishes lines of control and delegates responsibilities to subordinate staff
• Represents the organisation in dealings with other organisations and the public
• Controls the collection and interpretation of management information to monitor performance
• Controls the use of, and accounting for, the assets and facilities of the organisation
• Prepares budgets and other management plans
• Prepares reports, authorises the release of information, and handles public relations activities

Key values of workers in Commissioned Police Officers

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Commissioned Police Officers

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Social Perceptiveness

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.