6311 — Police community support officers
Medium Skilled
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What this occupation covers
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.
Typical duties
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
Entry routes and 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.
Sponsorship information
Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
DBS assessment
No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.
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