If you like action, to help, to protect, to be active, and you have already thought about becoming a police officer, this career summary is perfect for you. This summary will introduce you to the reality of police officers, what they do in a day, their salaries, where they work, their academic background, the dangers they have to face and much more!
Being a police officer is a very versatile job. Never will one situation be the same as another, in other words each intervention is unique! Sometimes this job can be emotionally hard and that's why this job is not accessible to everyone. However, this job allows you to work as much in an office as in the outdoor field either to write reports and to make interventions.
First of all, a police officer has the role of protecting citizens. To do so, he patrols by car through the city, arrests criminals, examines crime scenes and much more. Then, the policeman helps society. He answers 911 calls by moving to the scene and helping. Finally, the police serve the citizens. Indeed, they are at the service of the population in order to ensure their security.
Their day begins with a meeting with all the staff of the police station. Thereafter, they usually start by patrolling their respective areas in order to prevent crime and help people. Their main duties during a day involves writing tickets and apprehending criminals, educating the citizens about the importance of following the law, help on emergency situations, and establishing community links with the public.Their whole day ends at the post and is dedicated to the writing of reports of the events in which they participated during their day. However, being a police officer is a surprising job. There is no routine, because every day is different, emergency calls are different, the number of tickets given is different, etc.
Police officers work at the police station, but more often outside in an area assigned to them. Usually, the territory is divided into three large sectors north, center and south. In addition, they may also have to go to the courthouse.
There are several prerequisites for becoming a police officer in Quebec. First you must have a blank criminal record. You must have done three years in a cegep in Police Technology. Also, you need a weapons licence and an emergency driving licence. You must also pass medical tests. You must be a Canadian citizen and be proficient in both French and English as a language.
Police officers' salaries vary from the police service they work for and the level at which they are. In our case, let's take as an example the Surety of Quebec. When he arrives, a police officer at level 1 will make $48,386 per year. After 24 months a level 5 police officer will make $61,669 per year. Then, an experienced police officer (60 months and more) will make $84,366 per year.
All officers receive additional training over time. Whether for the use of new equipment, tactical training and others. Also, some police officers have career goals other than remain patrol officers. For example, a police officer who wants to become an investigator may seek to university a certificate of investigation and studies Criminology. In short, it depends on each personal objective of the police officers.
The police defend the citizens. This job is a very dangerous job with several risks. Indeed, police officers put their lives at risk every time they wear their uniforms. They can get physically injured. For example, being shot, beaten or even stabbed. Also, the police face psychological dangers. By dint of seeing difficult situations some police officers can develop mental problems. Such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or even anxiety disorders.
It is not possible at the moment for robots to replace police officers. Police officers have a human senses. The sense of understanding, empathy, help and much more. A robot cannot come to a situation of this kind and replace a police officer. However, yes a robot can replace a policeman on some aspects. Indeed, we already see it with speed cameras that give tickets if you exceed a precise limit.It's really about the human side that is difficult to replace.
Usually, a police officer retires after 25 years of service. So, between 45 and 60 years old. On the other hand, some people extend their contract or continue their career in an office at the police station.
To conclude, I am currently in my second year of Police Technology at the Ahuntsic College. My goal is to become a trainer in a police station. In other words, to give training to the police so that they are up to date. I hope that this career summary will have enlightened you about this wonderful job.
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Rationale: to inform or educate
Authority: government
Date: still relevant
Accuracy: probably true
Relevance: relevant for this document
Sources: cites sources