3315- POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICERS

Job Title: 

POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICERS

Alternate Titles: 

Civilian support officer (police service),Community support officer (police service),Police community support officer

Job Description: 

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) support the local police force by patrolling the streets to provide a visible and reassuring presence and to tackle a range of crime and disorder problems. PCSOs are also attached to the British Transport Police who operate the specialised police service for the railway network across Britain.

Education: 

There are no formal educational requirements although entrants must pass written tests and undergo a medical check including an eyesight test. Nationality restrictions apply and background security checks will be made
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 6
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 12.2
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • patrols a geographic area to monitor and deter criminal and anti-social activity and disorderly conduct;
  • assists police officers at crime scenes and major events;
  • carries out house-to-house enquiries;
  • provides crime prevention advice and helps to support victims of crime
  • may detain someone pending the arrival of a police officer
  • may direct traffic and arrange for vehicles to be removed
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK