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Police Officer

Maintain public safety through patrols, investigations, and community support.

business Field payments Avg: R22,000

description Overview

Police Officers respond to incidents, conduct patrols, take statements, and support investigations. Community engagement and paperwork are significant parts of the job.

**A Day in the Life:**
Briefings, patrols, responding to calls, case docket updates, and coordination with other services.

schedule A Day in the Life

07:00

Shift briefing and deployment

09:00

Patrols and visible policing

12:00

Respond to incidents and take statements

15:00

Case admin and handover

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Trainee / Constable

0-3

Step 2

Police Officer

3-7

Step 3

Sergeant / Detective

7-12

Step 4

Station Commander / Specialist Unit

12+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 15,000 - R 35,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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