What do they do in their daily life?
The police work to maintain order and make local communities safer, whether they are tiny rural villages or sprawling big cities. Officers investigate and try to prevent crime, as well as working to find the culprits of crimes that have already been committed.
Day-to-day duties will vary, but their responsibilities will generally include:
• Investigating crimes and arresting the perpetrators
• Interviewing witnesses and suspects
• Responding to emergency calls
• Going to court to give evidence
• Attending big events such as football matches to promote order

How to get qualified?
Although no formal qualifications are needed to start your career, you will need to pass a series of assessment tests before becoming trainee police officer. Assessments will be in areas such as mathematics, communication, reading and writing skills, and decision making. You will also need to pass basic physical fitness and health checks.
Giving talks at locations like schools to encourage police recruitment here are no formal educational requirements when it comes to entering police service, so you can join straight from sixth form or come to it later in life. However, you must have lived in Britain for three years, be over 18 and pass background and security tests.
Entry requirements
1.Be aged 18 or over.
2.Be a British or Commonwealth citizen, a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) citizen, or a foreign national with the right to stay and work in the UK for an indefinite period.

What do they think their job?

“I’ve heard lots of people say they couldn’t do my job, but I love it. The role is varied and every week is different. There are also lots of opportunities to have a chat with members of the public, which is ideal if you’re sociable like me. Of course, it can be dangerous and the shifts are sometimes tiring, but knowing I’m making a difference in my community makes it really worthwhile.”

What special features do they need?

A good Police Officer will be:
• Honest and responsible
• Confident with people from all walks of life
• Knowledgeable about the law
• Calm in a crisis – even a life-threatening one
• Excellent at communication
• Full of common sense
• Physically fit

What about their salary?

The starting salary for police constables in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is between £19,971 and £23,124, rising to £38,382 at the top of the scale – achievable after about seven years. In Scotland starting salaries are slightly higher at £24,204, rising to £38,001 after about ten years’ service.