⚖️Law & Government
Law Enforcement Officer
Maintains public order and safety
Maintains public order, prevents and investigates crime, and protects citizens' rights.
What they do
- ▹Patrols an assigned area and responds to calls from residents
- ▹Responds to incidents and files official reports
- ▹Runs prevention talks in schools and workplaces
- ▹Helps solve and investigate offenses together with investigators
Skills you need
- ▹Good physical fitness and self-defense training
- ▹Knowledge of the Criminal and Administrative Codes
- ▹Fast decision-making under stress
- ▹Ability to find common ground with different kinds of people
- ▹Discipline and readiness for an irregular schedule
Focus on these subjects at school
HistoryCivicsPhysical education
Where they work
- ▹District and city internal affairs departments
- ▹Patrol service
- ▹Traffic police (GAI)
- ▹The Ministry of Internal Affairs
Pros
- + Stable government job with a uniform, social guarantees and an early pension
- + A real chance to help people and keep a district safe
Challenges
- − Health and life risks during arrests and incidents
- − Night shifts and duty on holidays
Programs that lead to this profession
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