All careers in protective services

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  1. Air accident investigator

    Alternative titles for this job include Air accident engineering inspector, air accident operations inspector, Inspector of air accidents

    Air accident investigators search for the causes of accidents and serious incidents, involving civilian aircraft.

    Salary: £72,500 to £82,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics Engineering and manufacturing Protective services

  2. Air traffic controller

    Alternative titles for this job include Air traffic control officer

    Air traffic controllers give information and advice to airline pilots to help them take off and land safely and on time.

    Salary: £46,000 to £100,000

    Found in: Transport and logistics Protective services

  3. Army officer

    Alternative titles for this job include Professionally qualified officer, officer reserve, commissioned officer

    Army officers command, manage and motivate teams of soldiers.

    Salary: £33,000 to £51,000

    Found in: Protective services

  4. Assistant immigration officer

    Alternative titles for this job include Assistant immigration enforcement officer

    Assistant immigration officers check that people have the right to visit or stay in the UK.

    Salary: £25,000 to £29,000

    Found in: Protective services Business and administration

  5. Bodyguard

    Alternative titles for this job include Close protection officer, CPO, personal bodyguard

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

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Protective services

  6. Border Force officer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    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: Business and administration Protective services

  7. Chief inspector

    Alternative titles for this job include Detective chief inspector, DCI

    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: Protective services

  8. Coastguard

    Alternative titles for this job include

    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

    Found in: Protective services

  9. Cyber intelligence officer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    Cyber intelligence officers gather information about where threats to information technology (IT) systems come from and how they work.

    Salary: £25,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Digital Protective services

  10. Dog handler

    Alternative titles for this job include Police dog handler, detection dog handler, security 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: Agriculture, environment and animal care Protective services

  11. Door supervisor

    Alternative titles for this job include

    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: Protective services

  12. Emergency medical dispatcher

    Alternative titles for this job include Emergency call handler, ambulance dispatcher

    Emergency medical dispatchers handle calls from the public and GPs requesting an ambulance.

    Salary: £24,000 to £29,000

    Found in: Protective services Health and science

  13. Fingerprint officer

    Alternative titles for this job include Fingerprint examiner

    Fingerprint officers work to identify fingerprints taken from crime scenes.

    Salary: £18,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Protective services Health and science

  14. Firefighter

    Alternative titles for this job include

    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: Protective services

  15. Forensic collision investigator

    Alternative titles for this job include Accident investigator, 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: Health and science Protective services

  16. Forensic computer analyst

    Alternative titles for this job include Cyber security professional

    Forensic computer analysts investigate computer-based crime, often called cyber crime.

    Salary: £30,000 to £62,000

    Found in: Digital Protective services

  17. Immigration officer

    Alternative titles for this job include

    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: Protective services Business and administration

  18. Intelligence analyst

    Alternative titles for this job include Criminal intelligence analyst, intelligence officer

    Intelligence analysts use data to detect and prevent crime and protect UK security and the economy.

    Salary: £20,000 to £52,000

    Found in: Protective services Business and administration

  19. Lifeguard

    Alternative titles for this job include Swimming pool attendant, recreation assistant, beach lifeguard

    Lifeguards look after swimming areas, help swimmers to stay safe and carry out rescues in emergencies.

    Salary: £15,000 to £22,000

    Found in: Health and science Protective services

  20. Neighbourhood warden

    Alternative titles for this job include Street warden, community warden, safety warden

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

    Salary: £21,000 to £32,000

    Found in: Protective services

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