Police Community Support Officer
Tasks
- May direct traffic and arrange for vehicles to be removed.
- May detain someone pending the arrival of a police officer.
- Provides crime prevention advice and helps to support victims of crime.
- Carries out house-to-house enquiries.
- Assists police officers at crime scenes and major events.
- Patrols a geographic area to monitor and deter criminal and anti-social activity and disorderly conduct.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 12% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£26,505 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for police community support officer is £26,505
488 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 488. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for police community support officer roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £26,505 per year. That is about £2,209 per month or £13.59 per hour. New workers generally start on £21,863, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £34,993
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 488 people are employed in the region.
