£15,080
Average salary at age 20
£31,200
Average Salary
38
Average hours per week
Description
Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) support the local police force by patrolling the streets to provide a visible and reassuring presence and to tackle a range of crime and disorder problems. PCSOs are also attached to the British Transport Police who operate the specialised police service for the railway network across Britain.Main Tasks
- Patrols a geographic area to monitor and deter criminal and anti-social activity and disorderly conduct;
- Assists police officers at crime scenes and major events;
- Carries out house-to-house enquiries;
- Provides crime prevention advice and helps to support victims of crime;
- May detain someone pending the arrival of a police officer;
- May direct traffic and arrange for vehicles to be removed.
Qualifications
There are no formal educational requirements although entrants must pass written tests and undergo a medical check including an eyesight test. Nationality restrictions apply and background security checks will be made.UK Prospects
13400
Workforce Size
0.22%
Predicted decline 2024 - 2027
1299
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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