O*NET Career Intelligence

Police Patrol Officers

SOC 33-3051.01

Patrol assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crime, and arrest violators.

Zone 3 Protective Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Speaking

3.9

Monitoring

3.8

Social Perceptiveness

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.4

Persuasion

3.4

Negotiation

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Public Safety and Security

4.9

Law and Government

4.8

English Language

4.5

Psychology

4.2

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

Education and Training

3.9

Telecommunications

3.8

Administration and Management

3.8

Key Tasks

1Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.

2Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.

3Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.

4Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.

5Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.

Also Known As

Accident Prevention Squad Police Officer Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent (ALE Agent) Animal Cop Border Guard Border Patrol Agent Border Patrol Officer Border Police Cadet Campus Police Officer City Constable