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Senior Police Officer

Senior police officers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources and activities of a specific geographical or functional area of generalised or specialised police work. Senior officers of the British Transport Police direct the specialised police service for the railway network across Britain.

Tasks

  • Directs and co-ordinates the operation of record keeping systems and the preparation of reports.
  • Establishes contacts and sources of information concerning crimes planned or committed.
  • Directs and monitors the work of subordinate officers.
  • Plans, directs and co-ordinates general policing for an area or functional unit.
  • Liaises with senior officers to determine staff, financial and other short- and long-term needs.

Typical Education Level

Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Will retirement created job openings

In the UK, 6% 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

£52,696

Average annual earnings

The current average wage for senior police officer is £52,696

276 positions

Current Employment

The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 276. 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 senior police officer roles.

How well does it pay?

Normal pay for this occupation is £52,696 per year. That is about £4,391 per month or £27.02 per hour. New workers generally start on £47,172, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £124,715

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, 276 people are employed in the region.

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