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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Law Enforcement Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 11 Law Enforcement Officer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Law Enforcement Officer do?

  Tasks required include:

  • Examines, weighs and counts goods imported by ship or aircraft, ensures that the declared value of goods is satisfactory, and that duties and taxes have been paid.
  • Examines passports, visas, work permits and other immigration documents, and allows or refuses entry into the UK.
  • Maintains revenue control at breweries, tobacco factories and other premises where dutiable goods are manufactured, processed or stored.
  • Visits racecourses, greyhound stadiums and betting shops to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Broadcasts information on weather and maritime conditions, monitors shipping and provides instruction to navigators.
  • Receives distress messages, alerts other appropriate rescue services and participates in search and rescue operations.
  • Photographs, fingerprints and undertakes other forms of forensic examination at the scene of a crime.
  • Analyses security requirements, advises clients, and develops, monitors and improves security measures.
  • Supervises and assigns duties to security and detection staff.
  • Investigates crimes, including fraud, trading practices and the private affairs of individuals.

• What are the entry requirements for a Law Enforcement Officer?

  These posts have varying entry requirements. Some posts require no academic qualifications whereas others require GCSEs/S grades and/or relevant practical experience. Entry to some occupations is followed by periods of assessed probationary training and professional examinations.