Police
ANZSCO 4413
70,100
5%
28%
$2,560
40 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Police protect and preserve property, public order and safety through the enforcement of laws.
What they typically do
- 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
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Police.
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Advanced Diploma of Surveillance
POL62422 · AQF 6 · 2 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Police Investigation
POL65125 · AQF 6 · 3 providers
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Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
PUA30322 · AQF 3 · 6 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Police Witness Protection
POL60521 · AQF 6 · 0 providers
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Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing
POL30125 · AQF 3 · 0 providers
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Certificate IV in Protective Services
POL41225 · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Policing
11000NAT · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Certificate IV in Technical Surveillance
11211NAT · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Management)
PUA42619 · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Police Close Personal Protection
POL60121 · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Police Supervision
POL60118 · AQF 6 · 0 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Management
POL60626 · AQF 6 · 0 providers
