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Police Community Support Officers

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.

More about this Career

Average Salary

£29491

New workers start around £22515. Normal pay is £29491 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £37124.

Jobs

936

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.

Daily Tasks

  • May direct traffic and arrange for vehicles to be removed.
  • May detain someone pending the arrival of a police officer.
  • Provides crime prevention advice and helps to support victims of crime.
  • Carries out house-to-house enquiries.
  • Assists police officers at crime scenes and major events.
  • Patrols a geographic area to monitor and deter criminal and anti-social activity and disorderly conduct.

Skills Employers are looking for

Soft Skills

Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work

  • Active Listening

    58

  • Critical Thinking

    58

  • Speaking

    53

  • Monitoring

    52

  • Reading Comprehension

    52

  • Active Learning

    48

  • Writing

    48

  • Learning Strategies

    40

  • Mathematics

    26

  • Science

    1

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