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Am I Suited For This Job?

Police Officers should be:

  • physically fit
  • good with people
  • observant
  • detail oriented
  • calm
  • able to work well as part of a team

You should have:

  • good judgment
  • good communication skills
  • problem-solving skills

Police officers may work in an indoor setting, as well as outdoors where they can be exposed to various weather conditions. Police officers work shifts, including weekends and nights. You may spend your shifts in patrol cars and at crime and accident scenes.

Sources: WorkBC Career Profile & Career Cruising