Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Code: 33-3051.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Deputy Sheriff
K-9 Handler (Canine Handler)
Law Enforcement Officer
Patrol Officer
Peace Officer
Police Officer
Police Patrol Officer
Public Safety Officer (PSO)
SRO (School Resource Officer)
State Trooper
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Verify that the proper legal charges have been made against law offenders.
Frequently Asked Questions About Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Salaries for a Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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