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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

SpeakingSocial Percept…Reading Compre…Active ListeningCritical Think…Active LearningPersuasionCoordination

Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Customer and Personal Service
5.9
Public Safety and Security
5.5
Psychology
5.3
Law and Government
5.0
Education and Training
5.0
English Language
4.3
Administrative
3.9
Computers and Electronics
3.8
Therapy and Counseling
3.8
Telecommunications
3.5
Administration and Management
3.5
Communications and Media
3.3
Transportation
3.3
Personnel and Human Resources
3.2
Sociology and Anthropology
3.1
Geography
3.0
Mathematics
2.4
Philosophy and Theology
2.4
Chemistry
2.2
Foreign Language
2.2
Medicine and Dentistry
2.1
Economics and Accounting
2.1
Mechanical
1.9
Physics
1.8
Engineering and Technology
1.7
Production and Processing
1.7
Design
1.7
History and Archeology
1.7
Biology
1.7
Sales and Marketing
1.6
Building and Construction
1.3
Food Production
1.2
Fine Arts
1.1

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Realistic

5.4

Conventional

4.3

Enterprising

4.1

Social

3.5

Investigative

2.8

Artistic

1.1