Law enforcement

Description

The different organisations involved in law enforcement, as well as the laws and regulations in law enforcement procedures.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 13 occupations
  • Optional in 15 occupations
  • Total: 28 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Police commissioner
    Police commissioners supervise an entire police department by monitoring and regulating the administrative and operational activities of a police department, as well as developing …
  • Prison officer
    Prison officers supervise inmates in a correctional facility and ensure the security and peace-keeping in the facility. They perform checks and searches to ensure compliance to reg…
  • Police detective
    Police detectives gather and compile evidence which assists them in the solution of crimes. They use investigative techniques to gather evidence, and interview all parties connecte…
  • Tax compliance officer
    Tax compliance officers collect fees, debt, and taxes on behalf of government institutions in cities, municipalities and other jurisdictions. They perform administrative duties and…
  • Police officer
    Police officers use investigation methods to prevent crime, to pursue and apprehend criminals, and protect the public from violent and criminal activities. They perform surveillanc…
  • Lifeguard instructor
    Lifeguard instructors teach future (professional) lifeguards the necessary programmes and methods needed to become a licensed lifeguard. They provide training on safety supervision…
  • Rescue centre manager
    Rescue centre managers supervise operations of a rescue centre, performing administrative duties and supervision of staff. They ensure that the centre operates according to policie…
  • Police trainer
    Police trainers train probationary, new academy recruits, or cadets, and seasoned veterans on the theory and practice necessary to become a police officer. They conduct theoretical…
  • Correctional services manager
    Correctional services managers manage the operations of a correctional facility. They supervise personnel, develop and oversee correctional procedures, and ensure the operation is …
  • Juvenile correctional officer
    Juvenile correctional officers monitor and provide security to juvenile offenders. They ensure the safety of the facility compliant with rules and regulations, compile reports on t…
  • Private detective
    Private detectives research and analyse information to uncover facts for personal, corporate or legal reasons, depending on their clients. They conduct surveillance activities, whi…
  • Civil enforcement officer
    Civil enforcement officers patrol the streets to enforce parking restrictions, ensure a free flow of traffic is maintained, ensure the safety of pedestrians, and ensure traffic and…
  • Police inspector
    Police inspectors coordinate and supervise a division in a police department. They ensure the division's compliance with rules and regulations, and monitor the performance of perso…

Optional for

  • Judge
    Judges preside over, review and handle court cases, hearings, appeals, and trials. They ensure that court procedures conform to conventional legal processes and review evidence and…
  • Supreme court judge
    A Supreme Court judge is a distinguished legal professional who holds a position of the utmost authority and responsibility within the judiciary of a country or state. Supreme Cour…
  • Intelligence officer
    Intelligence officers develop and execute plans to gather information and intelligence. They investigate the lines of enquiry which would provide them with the necessary intelligen…
  • Street warden
    Street wardens patrol designated areas to ensure a sense of security with the public, and provide general support. They monitor suspicious behaviour and cooperate with the police a…
  • Court bailiff
    Court bailiffs maintain order and security in courtrooms. They transport offenders to and from the courtroom, ensure necessary supplies are present in the courtroom, and investigat…
  • Prison instructor
    Prison instructors educate legal offenders, including prisoners, on social rehabilitation and correctional behaviour. They assist prisoners in gaining skills which could facilitate…
  • Probation officer
    Probation officers supervise offenders after their release, or who were sentenced to penalties outside of incarceration. They write reports providing advice on the offender's sente…
  • Regulatory affairs manager
    Regulatory affairs managers are in charge of regulatory and legal affairs in several sectors such as the healthcare, energy and banking industries. They oversee the development of …
  • Door supervisor
    Door supervisors ensure that the people entering public places such as bars, restaurants and concert venues are suitable and that they do not represent potential problems. They enf…
  • Lawyer
    Lawyers provide legal advice to clients and act on their behalf in legal proceedings and in compliance with the law. They research for, interpret and study cases to represent…
  • Prosecutor
    Prosecutors represent governmental bodies and the general public in court cases against parties accused of illegal activity. They investigate the court cases by examining evidence,…
  • Case administrator
    Case administrators supervise the progress of criminal and civil cases from the point of opening to closing. They review the case files and case progression to ensure proceedings o…
  • Coastguard watch officer
    Coastguard watch officers patrol and survey coast and sea regions to prevent accidents, as well as perform search and rescue missions in the event of an emergency. They react …
  • Crime journalist
    Crime journalists research and write articles about criminal events for newspapers, magazines, television and other media. They conduct interviews and attend court hearings. Other …
  • Justice of the peace
    A Justice of the Peace (JP) is an appointed or elected public official who serves as a part-time magistrate and performs various administrative and judicial duties within their jur…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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