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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.

Average Salary

£42,394

New workers start around £27,375. Normal pay is £42,394 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £58,255.

Jobs

132,982

The number of jobs in the career for the current year.

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.

Hard skills

Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.

    Soft skills

    Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.

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