Workers in this unit group inspect goods to ensure compliance with regulations concerning payment of duty, establish that persons entering and leaving the UK have necessary authorisation for crossing national borders, monitor maritime conditions, undertake search and rescue operations, plan and coordinate services of private detection agencies and security measures for individuals, establishments or organisations, and perform other security and protective service occupations not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 331: Protective Service Occupations.

Tasks

  • Investigates crimes, including fraud, trading practices and the private affairs of individuals.
  • Supervises and assigns duties to security and detection staff.
  • Analyses security requirements, advises clients, and develops, monitors and improves security measures.
  • Photographs, fingerprints and undertakes other forms of forensic examination at the scene of a crime.
  • Receives distress messages, alerts other appropriate rescue services and participates in search and rescue operations.
  • Broadcasts information on weather and maritime conditions, monitors shipping and provides instruction to navigators.
  • Visits racecourses, greyhound stadiums and betting shops to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Maintains revenue control at breweries, tobacco factories and other premises where dutiable goods are manufactured, processed or stored.
  • Examines passports, visas, work permits and other immigration documents, and allows or refuses entry into the UK.
  • Examines, weighs and counts goods imported by ship or aircraft, ensures that the declared value of goods is satisfactory, and that duties and taxes have been paid.

Typical Education Level

Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Will retirement created job openings

In the UK, 19% 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

£36,122 Average wage

Average annual earnings

The current average wage for protective service associate professional n.e.c. is £36,122

1,633 positions

Current Employment

The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 1,633. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

jobs

Job Postings

Over the past year, jobs have been posted for protective service associate professional n.e.c. roles.

How well does it pay?

Normal pay for this occupation is £36,122 per year. That is about £3,010 per month or £18.52 per hour. New workers generally start on £27,198, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £49,607

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, 1,633 people are employed in the region.

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