A Police Constable needs many strengths to perform this
challenging role. Here, you'll find a detailed Job Description,
Person Specification and the Competencies you'll need to show
ability in.
Job Title: Police Probationer Constable
Job Purpose: To undergo a course of instruction
in all aspects of Police work, both in and out of the classroom
that will render the individual capable of independent patrol
Main tasks and responsibilities
The main tasks and responsibilities for a Probationer Police
Constable are all undertaken whilst being supervised by a member of
the training staff.
People
- Interview persons suspected of criminal offences to ascertain
the truth
- Interview and record statements from witnesses and victims of
occurrences to ascertain the truth
- Process persons through the custody office by documentation,
finger printing and photographing
- Identify persons committing criminal offences and breaches of
the peace and deal with those persons according to force
policy
- Speak to and reassure the public, victims of crime, victims of
accidents and give advice on crime prevention
Information
- Patrol assigned beat and familiarise self with persons and
property in the area to identify policing needs and maintain good
relations with the public
- Gather policing information on beat area and submission of
such, through written and verbal means
Communication
- Attend court as a witness and give evidence according to
formalised procedures
- Liaise with officers from specialised departments and outside
agencies to resolve allocated cases
- Write pocket notebook entries, statements and other
documentation, prepare files for court and other interested
parties
- Liaise with colleagues and supervision to ensure that work is
co-ordinated to shift objectives.
Tasks
- Undertake the searching of persons, vehicles and premises to
locate evidence and the recording of circumstances
- Attend the scenes of crimes to obtain details, preserve
evidence and initiate criminal enquiries
- Attend scenes of road traffic accidents, administer first-aid
when necessary, interview participants and record details.
- Record details of missing persons and possibly undertake
searches in the immediate vicinity
- Be proficient in the use of everyday technical equipment,
including radio, telephone, staff, handcuffs, breath testing
device, riot shield, fire extinguisher, tape recording machines,
computers, etc.
- Ensure the safe keeping and lawful disposal of any property
that comes into your possession
- Attend scenes of sudden death and record details for coroner,
ensuring that all persons are dealt with in a caring and
compassionate manner
- Undergo police instruction both in and out of the
classroom
- Undertake any other duties that a police officer may be
required to carry out.