Overview
Maintains public order, and enforces laws by investigating crimes, patrolling public areas and arresting suspected offenders.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
Tasks
- 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
Specialisations
- Bomb Squad Officer
- Mounted Police Officer
- Search and Rescue Officer
- Tactical Response Group Officer
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
129 courses found.
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PUA60604: Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue - Management)
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PUA60412: Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Intelligence Operations)
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PUA60409: Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Intelligence Operations)
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PUA60400: Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Intelligence)
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PUA60312: Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Investigation)
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PUA60310: Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Investigation)
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PUA60300: Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Investigation)
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PUA60212: Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Search & Rescue - Management)
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PUA60210: Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Search Rescue - Management)
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PUA60200: Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Search and Rescue - Management)
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PUA52310: Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
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PUA50312: Diploma of Public Safety (Forensic Investigation)
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PUA50310: Diploma of Public Safety (Forensic Investigation)
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PUA50300: Diploma of Public Safety (Forensic Investigations)
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PUA50212: Diploma of Public Safety (Policing)
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PUA50210: Diploma of Public Safety (Policing)
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PUA50200: Diploma of Public Safety (Policing)
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PUA42619: Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Management)
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PUA42612: Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Management)
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PUA42610: Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Management)
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PUA40702: Certificate IV in Public Safety (Defence Policing)
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PUA40112: Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing)
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| PUA40110: Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing) | |
| PUA40100: Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing) | |
PUA31312: Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
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PUA31310: Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
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PUA30322: Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
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PUA30319: Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
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PUA30112: Certificate III in Public Safety (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing)
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| PUA30110: Certificate III in Public Safety (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing) | |
| PUA30100: Certificate III in Public Safety (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing) | |
PUA20112: Certificate II in Public Safety (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing)
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| PUA20110: Certificate II in Public Safety (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing) | |
| PUA20100: Certificate II in Public Safety (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing) | |
POL87125: Graduate Certificate in Police Prosecution
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POL87115: Graduate Certificate in Police Prosecution
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POL84315: Graduate Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation
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POL84215: Graduate Certificate in Forensic Fingerprint Investigation
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POL84115: Graduate Certificate in Forensic Firearm Examination
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POL80225: Graduate Certificate in Police Management
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POL80115: Graduate Certificate in Police Management
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POL68115: Advanced Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Management
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POL65125: Advanced Diploma of Police Investigation
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POL65115: Advanced Diploma of Police Investigation
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POL64115: Advanced Diploma of Forensic Investigation
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POL62615: Advanced Diploma of Police Close Personal Protection
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POL62515: Advanced Diploma of Undercover Operations (Operative/Controller)
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POL62422: Advanced Diploma of Surveillance
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POL62415: Advanced Diploma of Surveillance
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POL62315: Advanced Diploma of Police Witness Protection
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POL62215: Advanced Diploma of Police Intelligence Operations
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POL60521: Advanced Diploma of Police Witness Protection
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POL60519: Advanced Diploma of Police Witness Protection
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POL60421: Advanced Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Management
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POL60419: Advanced Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Management
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POL60121: Advanced Diploma of Police Close Personal Protection
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POL60120: Advanced Diploma of Crash Analysis
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POL60119: Advanced Diploma of Police Close Personal Protection
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POL60118: Advanced Diploma of Police Supervision
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POL60115: Advanced Diploma of Police Supervision
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POL58121: Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Coordination (Marine / Land)
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POL58115: Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Coordination (Marine/Land)
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POL54115: Diploma of Forensic Investigation
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POL52115: Diploma of Police Intelligence Practice
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POL50218: Diploma of Police Bomb Technical Response
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POL50124: Diploma of Policing
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POL50120: Diploma of Crash Investigation
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POL50118: Diploma of Policing
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POL50115: Diploma of Policing
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POL41225: Certificate IV in Protective Services
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POL41215: Certificate IV in Protective Services
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POL41115: Certificate IV in Aboriginal Community Policing
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POL40119: Certificate IV in Aboriginal Community Policing
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POL31115: Certificate III in Aboriginal Community Policing
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POL30125: Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing
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| POL30122: Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing | |
| POL30119: Certificate III in Aboriginal Community Policing | |
DEF42112: Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations
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DEF40712: Certificate IV in Defence Policing
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DEF40217: Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations
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DEF32712: Certificate III in Intelligence Operations
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81128ACT: Advanced Diploma of Forensic Science (Document Examination)
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81127ACT: Diploma of Forensic Science (Document Examination)
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81125ACT: Diploma of Federal Law Enforcement
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81113ACT: Certificate IV in Crime Scene Investigations
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80975ACT: Certificate IV in Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination)
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80878ACT: Course in Wildfire and Vehicle Fire Examination
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80877ACT: Course in Structural Fire Examination
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80672ACT: Certificate IV in Crime Scene Investigations
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80042ACT: Certificate IV in Investigation
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80041ACT: Diploma of Investigation
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80040ACT: Advanced Diploma of Investigation
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80022: Certificate III in Policing (Military)
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80021ACT: Certificate IV in Policing (Military)
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80020ACT: Diploma of Policing (Military)
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51986: Course in Control and Direct Traffic at Childrens Crossing
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51690: Certificate III in Policing
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51641: Certificate IV in Law Enforcement
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51255: Certificate III in Policing
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40598SA: Advanced Diploma of Policing
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30264QLD: Course in Special Constable and Cross Border Policing
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2609: Diploma of Policing
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2608: Certificate IV in Policing
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2584: Certificate IV in Statutory Investigation and Enforcement
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22286VIC: Course in Waterway Emergency Response
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21907VIC: Course in Waterway Emergency Response
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21893VIC: Vocational Graduate Certificate in Forensic Firearm Examination
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21846VIC: Diploma of Police Intelligence Practice
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21845VIC: Advanced Diploma of Police Intelligence Operations
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21819VIC: Diploma of Mounted Policing
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21716VIC: Advanced Diploma of Undercover Operations
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21691VIC: Vocational Graduate Certificate in Police Prosecution
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21580VIC: Course in Introduction to Emergency Management for Local Government
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21548VIC: Course in Community Safety (Police in Schools)
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21477VIC: Course in Tactical Roping Supervision
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21475VIC: Diploma of Police Supervision
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21396VIC: Course in Introduction to Emergency Management
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15394ACT: Course in Forensic Photography
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14804ACT: Certificate IV in Fraud Control (Investigations)
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12750ACT: Diploma of Forensic Investigation (NSW Police)
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12580ACT: Diploma of Policing
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12579ACT: Certificate IV in Fraud Control (Investigations)
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11211NAT: Certificate IV in Technical Surveillance
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11000NAT: Advanced Diploma of Policing
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10736NAT: Certificate IV in Technical Surveillance
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10617NAT: Advanced Diploma of Policing
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10261NAT: Advanced Diploma of Policing
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10256NAT: Certificate IV in Policing
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10062NAT: Certificate IV in Forensic Science (Crime Scene Examination)
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