Police Patrol Officers
Also called: Police Officer, Patrolman, Patrol Officer, Police Sergeant
What they do:
Patrol assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crime, and arrest violators.
On the job, you would:
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
Safety and Government
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
Business
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Basic Skills
Social
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Attention
Visual Understanding
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Data base user interface and query software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Spreadsheet software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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