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Scenes of crime officers (SOCOs) find, record and recover evidence from crime scenes.
Many employers ask for a degree and will expect you to have experience in police work or a related field, for example intelligence gathering and analysis. Experience of dealing with the public and working in sensitive situations will be helpful. Qualifications or experience in photography can also be useful and may be essential for some jobs.
You'll need:
You'll need to pass enhanced background checks. You'll usually need a driving licence.
In this role you could:
With experience, you could become a senior or principal officer, with responsibility for managing a crime scene investigation (CSI) team. You could also complete further training to manage investigations at major incidents.
Security officers make sure that buildings, valuables and people are safe and secure.
Police community support officers (PCSOs) work in a neighbourhood policing team to help deal with and prevent crime.
Coastguards help prevent the loss of life along the coast and at sea by co-ordinating and supporting search and rescue operations.
School crossing patrols help children and adults cross the road safely on their way to and from school.
Royal Marines commandos take part in frontline combat, and are sent at short notice to deal with emergency situations.
Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.
Veolia’s apprenticeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards their purpose of protecting the planets natural resources, while supporting the communities they work in.They know that everyone at Veolia can help work alongside communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards their inclusive culture.
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