Occupation

451331 General Duties Police Officer

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

451331 General Duties Police Officer

Maintains public order, protects life and property, prevents anti-social behaviour, and enforces laws by patrolling public areas, responding to reports of offences, and arresting suspected offenders.

Skill level: 2

Main tasks

  • Patrols public areas to engage with the community and gather information to prevent crime and improve public safety in accordance with legislation
  • Attends emergency calls, accidents and incidents, and manages the scene to preserve evidence
  • Identifies unsafe driver behaviour, records vehicle speeds, conducts vehicle stops and pullovers, and tests drivers suspected of drug and alcohol use
  • Assesses situations to determine if an offence has been committed and arrests suspected offenders
  • Conducts initial investigations, including gathering evidence, conducting interviews and undertaking searches
  • Manages people in police care or custody
  • Engages with individuals and the community to identify police services options to support their needs