Police Officers (Sergeant and Below)
Police officers (Sergeant and below) co-ordinate and undertake the investigation of crimes, patrol public areas, arrest offenders and suspects and enforce law and order. Officers of the British Transport Police operate within the specialised police service for the railway network across Britain.
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£41,269
Median salary
New workers start around £26,497.92. Normal pay is £41,269 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £51,680.37.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Gives evidence in court cases.
- Works on station reception desk and or in communications room.
- Prepares briefs or reports for senior officers.
- Attends accidents.
- Interviews suspects, takes statements from witnesses and stops, searches and/or arrests suspects.
- Investigates complaints, crimes, accidents, any suspicious activities or other incidents.
- Directs and controls traffic or crowds at demonstrations and large public events.
- Receives instructions from senior officers and patrols an assigned area on foot, horseback, motorcycle, motor car or boat to check security and enforce regulations.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
Active Listening
60
Critical Thinking
60
Speaking
56
Monitoring
54
Reading Comprehension
54
Active Learning
50
Writing
49
Learning Strategies
41
Mathematics
27
Science
0
Available Courses
BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Preparation for Public Services
Progression
Truro College
BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Health Science
Bachelor’s Degree
Truro College
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sports & Exercise Science
Extended Certificate
Penwith College
A Level Physical Education
A Level
Truro College
