About the role
Police assistants are a fundamental part of the Swedish police force and often work in external service. They undergo police training for two and a half years at one of Sweden's police training facilities. After their education, they have the right to wear a uniform and carry a service weapon.Responsibilities
Police assistants are responsible for maintaining law and order, conducting criminal investigations, and patrolling the community. They work to prevent crime, intervene in ongoing criminal activity, and assist the public. Their work also includes writing reports and participating in various police operations.Skills and tools
Police assistants must have good physical ability, sharp judgment skills, and be able to handle stressful situations. They use communication equipment, service weapons, and other tools to perform their tasks. The ability to cooperate and empathy are important qualities in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are utredningsvana, svenskt medborgarskap and utvecklingsarbete.