ANZSCO 44133.9ModerateNo Shortage

Police

Protective Service Workers · Defence Force Members, Fire Fighters and Police

0.0out of 10
Moderate Risk

Median Weekly Pay

$2,422

Full-time workers

Employment

68,600

Total workers

10yr Growth

+9.4%

Projected to 2034

Shortage Status

No Shortage

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation27.0%
Augmentation66.0%

Key Tasks

  • Investigating and prosecuting offences committed in areas such as organised, corporate and computer crime, environmental offences, drug trafficking, fraud, counterfeiting and terrorism
  • Securing and examining scenes of crimes and accidents to locate and obtain evidence for analysis
  • Protecting witnesses and investigating official corruption
  • Maintaining public order and safety
  • Patrolling assigned areas to minimise potential for public disturbance and crime
  • Investigating accidents, crimes, minor offences and citizens' complaints, gathering evidence, and pursuing, arresting and interviewing suspected offenders
  • Testing persons suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and issuing infringement notices for traffic offences
  • Directing and re-routing traffic at congested areas
  • Attending community meetings and answering inquiries from the public where necessary
  • Providing advice and assistance to victims of crime and their families
  • Maintaining records and preparing reports

Employment Projections to 2034

Median Age

39

Female Share

29.0%

Part-Time Share

6.0%

Skill Level

2 / 5