The role of a police officer
At West Mercia Police, we pride ourselves on delivering a quality service that keeps our communities safe and protects people from harm.
Starting a career in the police can be one of the best things you’ll ever do. You’ll be able to make a real difference in your community, reducing crimes and making people safer. But being a police officer isn’t for everyone – it’s one of the most challenging careers you can choose, being physically, mentally and emotionally demanding.
We have hundreds of different roles you could fulfil as a fully qualified police officer, including:
- firearms officer
- dog handler
- traffic cop
- detective
Each role offers different rewards and requires professional knowledge & skills that will support you to achieve your full potential in the career of your choice
West Mercia is also one of the most stunning areas of the country to live and work, rich in countryside and local amenities. Across all of the three Counties of Hereford, Telford & Shropshire and Worcester there are cities, towns and villages where you can make a real difference to the communities we serve.
Starting a career in the police can be one of the best things you’ll ever do. You’ll be able to make a real difference in your community, reducing crimes and making people safer. But being a police officer isn’t for everyone – it’s one of the most challenging careers you can choose, being physically, mentally and emotionally demanding.
The duties of a police officer include:
• protecting the public from harm
• administering first aid
• responding to emergency incidents
• proactively patrolling your community
• identify and obtain appropriate help and support for vulnerable people
• apply conflict management techniques
To find out more, take a look at our becoming a police officer playlist.