Australian GovernmentStudy Australia

Commissioned Police Officers


Commissioned Police Officers provide high level management to support the running of geographical or operational sections of a police service.

What the job involves

  • Establishes administrative and operational procedures by taking account of the organisation's operating environment

  • Makes policy decisions and accepts responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets and adherence to budgets, standards and procedures

  • Establishes lines of control and delegates responsibilities to subordinate staff

  • Represents the organisation in dealings with other organisations and the public

  • Controls the collection and interpretation of management information to monitor performance

  • Controls the use of, and accounting for, the assets and facilities of the organisation

  • Prepares budgets and other management plans

  • Prepares reports, authorises the release of information, and handles public relations activities