A wide variety of roles are available with the UK’s law enforcement agencies. Obviously, police officers are the frontline employees working for these agencies, but other important roles are carried out by civilian support officers in police stations across the country. There are more than 500 different roles working in police support
Police officers work closely with nearby communities, in order to maintain order and prevent crime. It is an incredibly challenging and diverse position, which requires someone with a strong personality, who can show tact and sensitivity when dealing with delicate issues
On the other hand, civilian roles can range from professionals working in forensics, to others who simply record witness statements. IT professionals are often required in order to maintain local systems, as well as the PNC
Salaries in the civilian sector can vary widely according to position. However, police officers tend to earn £26,000 on completion of training, with sergeants earning between £35,000 and £39,000. A London weighting allowance of up to £6,500 is offered in all cases.