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  1. Aid worker

    Aid workers help people in overseas countries affected by human-made and natural disasters like wars, outbreaks of disease and earthquakes.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Social care, Emergency and uniform services


  2. Army officer

    Army officers command, manage and motivate teams of soldiers.

    Salary: £33,000 to £51,000

    Found in: Emergency and uniform services, Government services


  3. Bodyguard

    Bodyguards protect individuals and groups from potential threats to their safety at events, when travelling and during everyday activities.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Emergency and uniform services, Government services, Home services


  4. Border Force officer

    Border Force officers protect UK border entry points like ports and airports, by enforcing immigration and customs regulations.

    Salary: £28,000 to £34,000

    Found in: Government services, Emergency and uniform services, Administration


  5. Chief inspector

    Chief inspectors manage operational teams in their districts, planning and monitoring policing operations, including responses to major incidents.

    Salary: £58,000 to £67,000

    Found in: Emergency and uniform services, Government services, Managerial


  6. Civil enforcement officer

    Civil enforcement officers make sure drivers follow parking regulations on public streets and in car parks.

    Salary: £20,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Emergency and uniform services, Government services


  7. Coastguard

    Coastguards co-ordinate search and rescue operations, monitor shipping and organise pollution clean ups around the UK coastline.

    Salary: £25,000 to £37,000

    Found in: Emergency and uniform services, Government services


  8. Diver

    Divers work underwater at sea, or in rivers, lakes, canals and reservoirs.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Emergency and uniform services, Engineering and maintenance, Government services, Sports and leisure, Travel and tourism


  9. Dog handler

    Dog handlers work with specially trained dogs to help detect and prevent crime, find lost or missing people and protect property.

    Salary: £21,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Animal care, Emergency and uniform services, Government services


  10. Door supervisor

    Door supervisors guard licensed premises like pubs, bars and nightclubs against damage, theft, unauthorised access or disorderly behaviour.

    Salary: £17,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Emergency and uniform services


  11. Fingerprint officer

    Fingerprint officers use manual and digital methods to identify fingerprints and marks taken from crime scenes.

    Salary: £24,000 to £43,000

    Found in: Emergency and uniform services, Government services, Science and research


  12. Firefighter

    Firefighters respond to emergency call outs, search and rescue incidents and road traffic accidents. They also give advice on fire safety.

    Salary: £28,000 to £42,000

    Found in: Emergency and uniform services


  13. Forensic collision investigator

    Forensic collision investigators use science and engineering to investigate the causes of road traffic and vehicle related incidents.

    Salary: £20,000 to £40,000

    Found in: Transport, Government services, Emergency and uniform services


  14. Immigration officer

    Immigration officers make decisions on whether people have the right to visit or stay in the UK.

    Salary: £28,000 to £34,000

    Found in: Administration, Emergency and uniform services, Government services


  15. Merchant Navy deck officer

    Merchant Navy deck officers look after the day-to-day running and navigation of ships, and take care of passengers and cargo.

    Salary: £30,000 to £80,000

    Found in: Transport, Emergency and uniform services


  16. Merchant Navy engineering officer

    Merchant Navy engineering officers maintain the mechanical and electrical machinery and instruments on board a ship.

    Salary: £27,000 to £55,000

    Found in: Emergency and uniform services, Engineering and maintenance, Government services


  17. Merchant Navy rating

    Merchant Navy ratings carry out a wide range of jobs to help the day-to-day running of a ship.

    Salary: £19,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Transport, Emergency and uniform services


  18. Neighbourhood warden

    Neighbourhood wardens work in local communities to reduce anti-social behaviour.

    Salary: £21,000 to £32,000

    Found in: Emergency and uniform services, Government services


  19. Paramedic

    Paramedics respond to emergency call-outs and give people life-saving medical help.

    Salary: £28,000 to £43,000

    Found in: Healthcare, Emergency and uniform services


  20. Police community support officer

    Police community support officers (PCSOs) work in neighbourhood policing teams to prevent crime and tackle anti-social behaviour.

    Salary: £23,000 to £29,000

    Found in: Emergency and uniform services, Government services



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