ISCO Occupation Group 5412.1 Police Officer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Police Officer: Police officers use investigation methods to prevent crime, to pursue and apprehend criminals, and protect the public from violent and criminal activities. They perform surveillance and patrol activities to prevent crimes and apprehend offenders. They provide support to victimised parties and the public at large, and fulfil administrative duties.
Essential Skills
- First Response
- Ensure Law Application
- Patrol Areas
- Identify Security Threats
- Detain Offenders
- Ensure Compliance With Types Of Weapons
- Law Enforcement
- Instruct Public
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Legal Use-Of-Force
- Road Traffic Laws
- Comply With Legal Regulations
- Comply With The Principles Of Self-Defence
- Handle Evidence
- Apply First Response
Optional Skills
- Restrain Individuals
- Check Diving Equipment
- Practice Vigilance
- Drug Investigations
- Safe Horseback Riding Principles
- Check Official Documents
- Conduct Drug Abuse Tests
- Regulate Traffic
- Educate Public On Road Safety
- Follow Given Instructions
- Railway Law
- Physical Characteristics Of Railways
- Present Evidence
- Illegal Substances
- Diving Operation Requirements
- Issue Fines
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
- Maintain Order At Scenes Of Accidents
- Investigation Research Methods
- Anticipate Foreseeable Problems On The Road
- Ride Horses
- Use Personal Protection Equipment
- Investigate Road Accidents
- Apply Knowledge Of Human Behaviour
- Provide Care For Horses
- Respond To Enquiries
- Train Animals For Professional Purposes
- Analyse Legal Evidence
- Perform Underwater Investigations
- Control Crowd
- Assess Railway Operations
- Investigate Forgery Cases
- Manage Theft Prevention
- Conduct Frisk
- Analyse Road Traffic Patterns
- Maintain Diving Equipment
- Write Situation Reports
- Examine Crime Scenes
- Manage Major Incidents
- Handle Conflicts
- Hear Witness Accounts
Alternative Names
- Policewoman
- Police Constable
- Constable
- State Trooper
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Railway Police Officer
- Patrol Officer
- Mounted Police Officer
- Highway Patrol Officer
- State Police Officer
- Public Roads Surveillance Officer
- Railroad Police Officer
- Policeman
