ONET Occupations » 33-3051.01

Police Patrol Officers

Patrol assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crime, and arrest violators.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.68)
  2. Interview, draw out - People (4.66)
  3. Operate, drive - Things (4.63)
  4. Use my intuition - Data (4.57)
  5. Supervise, manage - People (4.49)
  6. Speak - People (4.42)
  7. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.40)
  8. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.28)
  9. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.28)
  10. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.18)
  11. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.18)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (4.13)
  13. Use my brain - Data (4.07)
  14. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.01)
  15. Listen - People (4.00)
  16. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  17. Help people link up or connect - People (3.94)
  18. Handle, tend, feed - Things (3.80)
  19. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (3.77)
  20. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (3.77)
  21. Research - Data (3.77)
  22. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.64)
  23. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  24. Perceive patterns - Data (3.62)
  25. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.58)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  3. Monitoring (3.62)
  4. Social Perceptiveness (3.62)
  5. Speaking (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.12)
  2. Oral Expression (4.00)
  3. Deductive Reasoning (3.88)
  4. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  6. Selective Attention (3.75)
  7. Flexibility of Closure (3.62)
  8. Reaction Time (3.62)
  9. Near Vision (3.62)
  10. Far Vision (3.62)
  11. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  12. Perceptual Speed (3.50)
  13. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.81)
  2. Self Control (4.70)
  3. Stress Tolerance (4.68)
  4. Attention to Detail (4.68)
  5. Dependability (4.56)
  6. Cooperation (4.43)
  7. Initiative (4.32)
  8. Concern for Others (4.28)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.22)
  10. Leadership (4.18)
  11. Independence (4.14)
  12. Persistence (4.13)
  13. Analytical Thinking (4.07)
  14. Social Orientation (3.95)
  15. Achievement/Effort (3.84)
  16. Innovation (3.58)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.66)
  2. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.63)
  3. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.57)
  4. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.49)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.49)
  6. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.42)
  7. Documenting/Recording Information (4.40)
  8. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.40)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.37)
  10. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.18)
  11. Processing Information (4.01)
  12. Assisting and Caring for Others (3.95)
  13. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.94)
  14. Performing General Physical Activities (3.80)
  15. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.77)
  16. Analyzing Data or Information (3.64)
  17. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.56)
  18. Interacting With Computers (3.51)
  1. Read Maps (4.66)
  2. Interview Crime Witnesses Or Victims To Obtain Descriptive Information (4.66)
  3. Read Navigation Charts (4.66)
  4. Gather Physical Evidence (4.66)
  5. Drive Automobile, Van, Or Light Truck (4.63)
  6. Operate Helicopters (4.63)
  7. Operate Vehicles In Law Enforcement Or Security Setting (4.63)
  8. Pilot Aircraft (4.63)
  9. Identify Firearms Or Weapons (4.57)
  10. Recognize Physical Or Emotional Abuse (4.57)
  11. Recognize Public Safety Hazards (4.57)
  12. Reach Conclusions Quickly In Law Enforcement Situations (4.49)
  13. Make Decisions (4.49)
  14. Enforce Laws, Ordinances, Or Regulations (4.49)
  15. Respond To In-Flight Data (4.49)
  16. Issue Citation Or Warning For Violation Of Laws (4.49)
  17. Apprehend Or Arrest Suspect Or Perpetrator Of Criminal Act (4.49)
  18. Communicate Details In Protective Services Settings (4.42)
  19. Make Public Presentations On Law Enforcement Issues (4.42)
  20. Relay Information To Proper Officials (4.42)
  21. Make Presentations (4.42)
  22. Maintain Flight Records Or Logs (4.40)
  23. Prepare Records Of Prisoner Bookings Or Status (4.40)
  24. Oversee Work Progress To Verify Safety Or Conformance To Standards (4.18)
  25. Adhere To Government Aviation Regulations (4.18)
  26. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (4.18)
  27. Review Facts To Determine If Criminal Act Or Statue Violation Is Involved (4.18)
  28. Ensure Correct Grammar, Punctuation, Or Spelling (4.18)
  29. Investigate Complaints, Disturbances, Or Violations (4.01)
  30. Compile Biological Data For Criminal Investigations (4.01)
  31. Conduct Legal Searches Or Investigations (4.01)
  32. Manage Community Relations For Law Enforcement Agency (3.94)
  33. Cooperate With Court Personnel Or Other Law Enforcement Agencies (3.94)
  34. Apply Appropriate Physical Restraint (3.80)
  35. Ride Horses During Law Enforcement Work (3.80)
  36. Use First Aid Procedures (3.77)
  37. Use Traffic Control Procedures (3.77)
  38. Use Knowledge Of Geographic Coordinates (3.77)
  39. Follow Traffic Laws (3.77)
  40. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (3.77)
  41. Maintain Firearms Proficiency (3.77)
  42. Use Visual Flight Procedures (3.77)
  43. Follow Law Enforcement Methods Or Procedures (3.77)
  44. Use Arrest, Search, Or Seizure Legal Statutes (3.77)
  45. Use Rescue Procedures (3.77)
  46. Use Emergency Medical Procedures (3.77)
  47. Use Surveillance Techniques (3.77)
  48. Use Hazardous Materials Information (3.77)
  49. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (3.77)
  50. Use Conflict Resolution Techniques (3.77)
  51. Use Intervention Techniques (3.77)
  52. Use Aircraft Safety Regulations (3.77)
  53. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.77)
  54. Follow Aviation Emergency Procedures (3.77)
  55. Use Local Or Regional Geographical Knowledge To Transportation (3.77)
  56. Follow Police Or Emergency Radio Regulations (3.77)
  57. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.77)
  58. Analyze Existing Evidence Or Facts (3.64)
  59. Patrol Or Guard Area Or Premises (3.56)
  60. Monitor Aircraft Operation To Detect Problems (3.56)
  61. Monitor Traffic Conditions Or Motorists (3.56)
  62. Sustain Attention In Air Traffic Emergencies (3.56)