Day in the life of a Police Officer: Ever wondered what a police officer does all day? Well, Cheshire Police have given people a little insight into what some of their police officers do all day. From stopping two people from climbing a bridge that is causing traffic to stop, to stolen goods in Wilko.
What does a Police Officer do?
They investigate and prevent crime, as well as maintaining the law and order according to UCAS. Some of your responsibilities being apart of the police force are as follows;
- Provide a visible presence to deter crime and reassure the community.
- Conduct patrol duties on foot, by car and bicycle.
- Diffuse potentially violent situations.
- Interview suspects, victims and witnesses in accordance with relevant legislation.
These are just a few of the day to day tasks an officer has to carry out. If you would like to see the full list, please visit Prospects to learn more about the daily responsibilities.
How much does a Police Officer earn?
The starting salary for police constables in the UK is between £20,000 and £25,000, rising to £40,000 at the top of the scale. But it doesn’t end there. Inspectors can earn anything from £50,000 rising to £62,000 if you are a highly trained and skilled Chief Inspector. All of this information is from Prospects.
As a full-time police officer you’re looking at working an average of 40 duty hours per week. But since they are an around the clock service, you could expect to be called up and into work on days and hours you shouldn’t be working if they need extra help. The employee benefits aren’t bad either with 22 days’ annual leave, and police officers are automatically enrolled on to the police pension scheme.
How can do you become a Police Officer?
There are three new entry routes for police constables now. An Apprentice ship, Degree-holder entry, and Pre-join degree.
To find out more, please click the following below:
- Apprenticeship – Learn while you earn, a great way to become a police constable and getting paid for it.
- Degree-holder entry – Have a degree in any subject? Then you can join and follow a work-based programme.
- Pre-join degree. – You can do a three-year degree in professional policing at your own expense, and then apply for the force.
Learn more about entry routes for Police Constables here: College of Policing
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