Police Officer

ANZSCO 441312

Description

Maintains public order, and enforces laws by investigating crimes, patrolling public areas and arresting suspected offenders.

 

Skill Level

2

 

 

Specialisations

• Bomb Squad Officer
• Mounted Police Officer
• Search and Rescue Officer
• Tactical Response Group Officer

 

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List
• RSMS Occupations List

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

• Skilled Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List

 

 

Group: 4413 Police

 

 

Description

protect and preserve property, public order and safety through the enforcement of laws.

 

 

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

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 
In Australia: 
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

 

Occupations in this Group

• 441311 Detective
• 441312 Police Officer

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP