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Police Force Constable
Occupation Code: 5412
Alternative title: Police Officer
Job description and duties
Police Force Constables are responsible for preserving public order and peace, preventing crime, upholding and enforcing the observance of laws and collecting evidence against offenders. A Police Force Constable may work either in local police stations or in specialised branches such as:
• The Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
• The Drug Squad
• The Vice Squad and Economic Crimes Unit
• The Protective Services
• The Special Branch
• Administrative Law Enforcement Unit
Although duties will vary according to the setting, a Police Force Constable is typically expected to:
• Act promptly when police intervention is required
• Assist persons in need of help
• Carry out patrols
• Carry out investigations and collect evidence
• Conduct arrests
• Interview suspects, eyewitnesses and
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• Prepare reports
• Attend court sittings and give evidence
during court cases if required
• Carry out administrative tasks as required
Work environment
Police Force Constables are recruited by the Malta Police Force and typically work on a full- time, shift basis. Working during weekends and public holidays is to be expected. Working overtime and long hours is common especially when carrying out investigations.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To apply for a Police Force Constable role, the following qualifications are required:
• A pass at MQF Level 3 in four (4) subjects which must include Maltese and English Language or
• A Level 3 VET qualification or a Secondary School Certificate and Profiling qualification at MQF Level 3 in Maltese, English Language and any two other subjects as separate study units within the course pursued or
Number of employees (2017)
2,219
Share of foreigners (2017)
0%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+11%
Median Pay (per annum)
€18,100
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