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Police

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

Fun facts

  • Moderate Future Growth
  • 2188 Weekly Pay Before Tax
  • 93% full-time Full-Time Share
  • 27% female Gender Share

Tasks

There are many tasks done by police. A few are listed below:

  • 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

Specific occupations

  • Detective
  • Police Officer
  • Detective Sergeant
  • Plain Clothes Police Officer
  • Bomb Squad Officer
  • Mounted Police Officer
  • Search and Rescue Officer
  • Tactical Response Group Officer