Senior Police Officers
Senior police officers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources and activities of a specific geographical or functional area of generalised or specialised police work. Senior officers of the British Transport Police direct the specialised police service for the railway network across Britain.
£54,842
Median Salary
New workers start around £48,680. Normal pay is £54,842 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £129,382.
Daily Tasks
- Directs and co-ordinates the operation of record keeping systems and the preparation of reports.
- Establishes contacts and sources of information concerning crimes planned or committed.
- Directs and monitors the work of subordinate officers.
- Plans, directs and co-ordinates general policing for an area or functional unit.
- Liaises with senior officers to determine staff, financial and other short- and long-term needs.
Skills employers are asking for
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Strategies
- Active Learning
- Mathematics
- Science
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