Police Officers

What the job involves

• Investigates and prosecutes offences
• Secures and examines crime and accident scenes to obtain evidence
• Protects witnesses and investigates corruption
• Maintains public order and safety
• Patrols assigned areas to prevent public disturbance and crime
• Investigates accidents, crimes, minor offences and citizens' complaints, gathering evidence, and pursuing, arresting and interviewing suspected offenders
• Tests drivers suspected of using alcohol/other drugs and issues infringement notices for traffic offences
• Directs and re-routes traffic at congested areas
• Attends meetings and answers inquiries
• Provides advice and assistance to crime victims and their families
• Keeps records and prepares reports

Key values of workers in Police Officers

• 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.

• 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.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• 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.

Top skills required for workers in Police Officers

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Social Perceptiveness

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

• Critical Thinking

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

• Active Learning

  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.