Career

Police

Government & Defence

Career stats

Weekly pay

$2,188

Prospects

High

Employed in Australia

62,300

Growth

Moderate growth

Overview

As first responders to every imaginable emergency, Police officers protect and preserve property, public order and safety through the enforcement of laws.

Job Titles

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks

  • investigating and prosecuting offences committed in areas such as organised corporate and computer crime environmental offences drug trafficking fraud counterfeiting and terrorism
  • securing and examining scenes of crimes and accidents to locate and obtain evidence for analysis
  • protecting witnesses and investigating official corruption
  • maintaining public order and safety
  • patrolling assigned areas to minimise potential for public disturbance and crime
  • investigating accidents crimes minor offences and citizens' complaints gathering evidence and pursuing arresting and interviewing suspected offenders
  • testing persons suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and issuing infringement notices for traffic offences
  • directing and re-routing traffic at congested areas
  • attending community meetings and answering inquiries from the public where necessary
  • providing advice and assistance to victims of crime and their families
  • maintaining records and preparing reports

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
  • Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
  • Graduate Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation
  • Graduate Certificate in Forensic Fingerprint Investigation
  • Graduate Certificate in Forensic Firearm Examination
  • Graduate Certificate in Police Management
  • Diploma of Forensic Investigation
  • Diploma of Policing
More about VET

University

  • Course in Justice Administration Law or Criminology
More about University

Industry

Government & Defence

If you enjoy complex problem solving, and are a critical thinker who is good at communicating with people and undertaking administrative tasks, then the Public Administration and Safety sector might have a career pathway for you.

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