State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

DAMA - Designated Area Migration Agreement

441312: Police Officer

Description

Maintains public order, and enforces laws by investigating crimes, patrolling public areas and arresting suspected offenders.

Skill Level 2

Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

- NZ Register Diploma or
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• Assessing Authority

  VETASSESS: Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
  	http://www.vetassess.com.au/
  	[email protected]

Specialisations

• Bomb Squad Officer
• Mounted Police Officer
• Search and Rescue Officer
• Tactical Response Group Officer

Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.

Unit Group 4413: Police

Description

Protect and preserve property, public order and safety through the enforcement of laws.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

- In Australia:

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

- In New Zealand:

NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks

• Investigating and prosecuting offences committed in areas such as organised, corporate and computer crime, environmental offences, drug trafficking, fraud, counterfeiting and terrorism
• Securing and examining scenes of crimes and accidents to locate and obtain evidence for analysis
• Protecting witnesses and investigating official corruption
• Maintaining public order and safety
• Patrolling assigned areas to minimise potential for public disturbance and crime
• Investigating accidents, crimes, minor offences and citizens' complaints, gathering evidence, and pursuing, arresting and interviewing suspected offenders
• Testing persons suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and issuing infringement notices for traffic offences
• Directing and re-routing traffic at congested areas
• Attending community meetings and answering inquiries from the public where necessary
• Providing advice and assistance to victims of crime and their families
• Maintaining records and preparing reports

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 441311: Detective  

• Occupation ceilings program year 2019-2020
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