Group
Occupation
149233 Commissioned Police Officer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
149233 Commissioned Police Officer
Provides high level management to support the running of a geographical or operational section of a police service.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Develops and establishes administrative and operational procedures, taking into consideration the organisation's operational environment
- Makes policy decisions, and accepts responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets, and adherence to budgets, standards, and procedures
- Investigates and resolves complex issues and complaints
- Establishes line of control, delegates responsibilities, and provides guidance and support to subordinate staff
- Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, such as community groups and other law enforcement agencies
- Represents the police service in dealings with other organisations, stakeholders, and the public
- Prepares budgets, reports, and other management plans
- Implements changes based on law enforcement developments