Police Inspector job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job, so jobseekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a Police Inspector job summary
Our facility is a minimum security correctional institution housing 600 incarcerated individuals. This population is typically serving short-term sentences and preparing to reintegrate back into society upon release. The Police Inspector will supervise and support incarcerated persons in several areas of the correctional institution, including housing units, the cafeteria and work sites.
Police Inspector responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Monitor and ensure safety and security of incarcerated individual
- Escort incarcerated persons to designated work sites
- Assist other officers with supervision duties
- Inspect inmate cells for unauthorized goods
- Conduct housing unit inspections for unauthorised items
- Support facility rehabilitation and reintegration programs
Police Inspector qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Diploma
- Security Guard experience
- Behavioural Science, Criminology or Corrections Services training and education
- Cultural diversity training
- Ability to work 16+ hour shifts
- Fluent in English and Hindi
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