Police officer, Pirihimana
Also known as
- Constable, community police officer, highway patrol officer, dog handler, sergeant, officer in charge
Police officers help keep communities safe by protecting people and property, preventing and investigating crime, arresting offenders and maintaining public order.
Duration
2:25 mins
Your pay could be
$64K
Lower
$71K to $84K
Most common
$91K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Police officers
- usually work shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
- usually work in different places, including offices, courts, urban streets and residential areas, and may travel locally and nationally
- may do physically and emotionally demanding work
- need to be responsible, work well under pressure and communicate well
Tasks
- patrol on foot or by car
- help people in emergencies
- investigate crimes and disturbances
- search for and arrest suspects
- interview people and take statements
- write reports on incidents
- give evidence in court
- direct traffic when needed
- work with schools on safety education
- attend sudden deaths and crashes
Practical
Social
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the quizYou need to do training to become a police officer.
You need
- to be over 17 years old when you apply and over 18 when you start training
- to complete a 20-week training course with the Royal New Zealand Police College
- to complete a psychometric test
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
- to pass a Physical Appraisal Test
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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