Lecture 12 - Law enforcement related careers Flashcards

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Role of a police officer/ constable?

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  • to maintain law and order in the local community
  • protect the general public + reduce their fear of crime
  • is the starting rank
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Responsibilities of a police officer?

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  • provide a visible presence to deter crime
  • respond to calls and requests from the public to assist at incidents
  • work alongside communities
  • diffuse potentially volatile situations
  • act with sensitivity when dealing with situations
  • interview suspects, victims and witnesses
  • conduct arrests
  • prepare crime reports and present case files
  • attend and give evidence in court and at other hearings
  • attend road-related incidents
  • enforce road traffic legislation
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Salary of a police officer?

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the starting salary is £21,402, rising to £41,130 at the top of the scale

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Working hours of a police officer?

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full time officers complete an average of 40 duty hours per week in 8hr shifts

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Skills needed as a police officer?

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  • effective communication skills
  • a sense of personal responsibility,
  • problem-solving skills
  • good literacy skills
  • respect for diversity
  • teamwork skills and the ability to work independently
  • professionalism
  • physical fitness
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Role of a detective?

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  • is a role rather than a rank
  • they are police officers who conduct investigations into crimes within their particular division
  • include’s working for the Criminal Investigation Department
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Responsibilities of a detective?

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  • develop and evaluate strategies to manage investigations
  • use cutting-edge technology to help with the investigations
  • analyse and interpret data
  • prepare, complete and submit accurate case papers
  • deal with forensic material
  • conduct interviews and interrogations
  • keep up to date with changes in legislation and procedures as they affect criminal investigation
  • manage and lead teams of police staff
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Salary of a detective?

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the starting salary for a newly qualified constable starts from £26,000 rising in annual increments to around £43,000 at the top of the constable scale

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Working hours for a detective?

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around 40 hours a week depending on the police force you work in

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Skills needed to be a detective?

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  • communication skills
  • planning skills to conduct an investigation effectively
  • problem-solving skills
  • emotional resilience
  • decision-making skills
  • teamwork skills
  • respect for diversity
  • effective leadership skills
  • a good level of physical fitness and standard eyesight
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Training?

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  • should try and get work experience or volunteer
  • graduate training programmes exist for both police constable and detective roles
  • The Police Now schemes are two year programmes incorporating training courses and on-the-job work experience
  • having completed the programme, officers/detectives then have the opportunity to specialise
  • applicants for both of the Police Now graduate programmes typically must have at least a 2:2 degree
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What is a Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO)?

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  • a non- uniform role
  • involve’s directly investigating crime scenes in order to discover evidence
  • can include taking photos of the scene
  • need to make sure evidence is not contaminated
  • may be required to present evidence at court
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Responsibilities of a SOCO?

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  • respond to calls from the police to attend crime scenes
  • preserve a crime scene
  • take a lead in finding evidence that may support a later criminal case
  • photograph and video the incident you’re attending
  • use scientific methods to gather biological evidence
  • take imprints of evidence, such as footprints or tyre prints
  • write reports
  • attend court to give evidence as part of a trial process
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Salary of a SOCO?

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  • starting salary = between £16,000 and £26,000
  • experienced salary = between £24,000 and £35,000
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Working hours of a SOCO?

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  • full time = 30-40 hrs a week
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Skills needed for a SOCO?

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  • good attention to detail
  • strong analytical skills
  • the ability to work in a team
  • good written and verbal communication
  • the ability to follow set procedures and processes when submitting evidence for consideration
  • respect for confidentiality
  • a flexible and adaptable approach to problem solving
  • accurate colour vision
  • good IT skills
  • a full driving licence
  • photography skills
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Role of prison officers?

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  • supervising prisoners and trying to ensure the safety of all
  • training and rehabilitating prisoners in custody
  • most prison officers are assigned as a key worker for a number of individuals
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Responsibilities of a prison officer?

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  • supervise, manage and control prisoners lawfully, safely and securely
  • perform security checks
  • supervise visits
  • advise and counsel prisoners
  • deal with incidents as the ‘first on scene’
  • provide appropriate care and support for vulnerable prisoners and those at risk of self-harm
  • promote anti-bullying
  • take an active part in rehabilitation programmes
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Working hours of a prison officer?

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between 39 - 41 a week

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Skills needed as a police officer?

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  • strong interpersonal skills
  • communication and people skills
  • teamworking skills
  • effective decision-making skills
  • organisational skills
  • the ability to remain calm under pressure
  • physical stamina
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Role of a probation officer?

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  • manage offenders once they are released from custody and help to continue with their rehabilitation in the hopes of preventing reoffending
  • may work in a community based delivery unit, a prison or a court team
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Responsibilities of a probation officer?

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  • carry out risk assessments and reviews on offenders
  • manage and enforce community orders made by the courts
  • motivate offenders to change their attitudes and behaviour
  • assess prisoners in prison to prepare them for release
  • assisting offenders to re-establish themselves in the community
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Salary of a probation officer?

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  • once training is complete = £ 30,000
  • senior probation officers = up to £41,000
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Working hours of a probation officer?

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37 hour week

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Skills needed as a probation officer?

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  • interpersonal skills
  • the ability to persuade and influence others
  • teamwork
  • a caring attitude
  • case work and report-writing skills
  • planning and organisational skills
  • effective decision-making skills and problem-solving ability
  • motivation and commitment
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Leadership training scheme - UnLocked graduate scheme?

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  • a two-year leadership development programme
  • during this you complete a Master’s qualification, get work experience as a prison officer working with prisoners
  • application process involves a fitness test, application form related to how you match their competencies, and an assessment centre