Protective services
About this sector
The protective services sector is all about keeping people safe. With a broad range of entry routes and career progression opportunities, there is something to suit many different skills.
Working in local communities or supporting national campaigns, this could be in the police, the fire service, the armed forces, or many other public and essential services.
Careers in protective services
Within this sector, you will find a range of career opportunities from entry level, right up to senior management.
Here are some examples to show the variety and levels of roles within this sector.
Click on any of the job profiles to view information on entry routes, salary and progression opportunities, plus much more.
Police officer
Police officers respond to incidents, investigate crimes and work closely with communities to keep them safe.
Salary: £29,000 to £46,000
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
Coastguard
Coastguards help prevent the loss of life along the coast and at sea by co-ordinating and supporting search and rescue operations.
Salary: £23,000 to £30,000
Further inspiration
With such a wide variety of roles coming under the protective services sector, we have highlighted some job roles you may not have considered in this sector.
Probation officer
Probation officers supervise people serving community and prison sentences and help them to stay away from crime.
Salary: £24,000 to £40,000
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
Royal Navy officer
Royal Navy officers manage ship and submarine operations and are responsible for all personnel under their command.
Salary: £33,000 to £60,000
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