Senior Police Officers
Description
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.
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.
Entry Requirements
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Skills
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Strategies
- Active Learning
- Mathematics
- Science