OFO No: 541202

Other names for Police Officer:

• Bomb Squad Officer
• Constable (SAPS)
• Crime Scene Coordinator / Officer
• Crime Services Manager
• Gang Intelligence Officer
• Incident Response Constable
• Inquests Constable / Officer
• Metro Police Officer
• Motor Vehicle Crime Coordinator
• Mounted Police Officer
• Neighbourhood Support Coordinator
• Police Community Officer
• Police Dog Training Instructor
• Police Patrolman / Woman
• Police Station Control Manager
• Police Station Sergeant
• Police Surveillance Officer
• Prosecutions Constable / Officer / Sergeant
• Relief Sergeant
• Rural Sergeant
• Search and Rescue Officer
• Services Desk Officer / Public Reception Constable
• Tactical Response Group Officer
• Threat Assessment Officer

What is a Police Officer (non-commissioned)?

A Police Officer (non-commissioned) makes sure that the public live within in the law. They enforce the laws of the country. They investigate crime and arrest criminals.

What does a Police Officer (non-commissioned) do?

• maintains order
• enforces the law
• investigates crimes
• patrols public areas and communities
• arrests criminals

Are you … ?

• interested in crime, law and order?
• emotionally strong?
• able to see and deal with violent crime scenes?
• confident?
• a person with an eye for detail?
• a team player?

How do I become a Police Officer (non-commissioned)?

• You must be a SA citizen
• You must be medically fit

Path 1

• Complete your Matric

Path 2

• 2 year Learnership with SA Police Service

Path 3

• As you work with the SAPS you will collect more training and skills.

The order of police ranks or Police Officers (Non-commissioned) are:

1.    Constable
2.    Sergeant
3.    Warrant Officer

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Commissioned Police Officer or Paramedic

Is becoming a Police Officer (non-commissioned) the right career choice for me?