If you’re interested in a career in the armed forces, as a fire-fighter, coastguard, police officer or as private security this is the job sector for you. These jobs are often demanding and tend to follow shift patterns. You need to be dedicated and highly disciplined as well as being physically fit.
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Army officer
As an army officer, you’re in charge of a team of soldiers.
Army soldier
Army soldiers work in a variety of different roles in conflict zones.
Bodyguard
Bodyguards protect people from risk of violence, kidnapping or any other harmful situation.
Bomb disposal technician
A bomb disposal technician identifies explosive devices and defuses them to make them safe.
Coastguard
A coastguard supports search and rescue services to prevent loss of life on the coast and at sea.
Customs officer
Customs officers stop banned items from entering or leaving the country, and collect taxes & duties.
Firefighter
Firefighters control and put out fires.
Immigration officer
Immigration officers check and monitor people who are arriving and leaving the country.
Learning disability nurse
Learning disability nurses provide healthcare and education to differently-abled patients.
Merchant navy deck officer
Merchant navy deck officers are responsible for navigation, communications, crew and cargo onboard.
Merchant navy engineering officer
Merchant navy engineering officers maintain the mechanical and electrical machinery and instruments
Paramedic
Paramedics treat medical emergencies.
Police community support officer
Police community support officers work with the police, dealing with minor incidents and offences.
Police officer
Police officers investigate and prevent crime.
Prison officer
Prison officers supervise inmates in prisons, remand centres and young offenders' institutions.
RAF airman or airwoman
RAF airmen or airwomen fly on board fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters.
RAF non-commissioned aircrew
RAF non-commissioned aircrew fly aircraft and helicopters to carry out air patrols over UK.
RAF officer
Officers lead a team of airmen and airwomen, as well as flying or specialist ground duties.
Royal Marines commando
Royal marine commandos take part in front line combat, on land and at sea.
Royal Marines officer
Royal Marines officers lead teams of commandos in combat situations, at sea and on land.
Royal Navy officer
Royal Navy officers serve on board ships and submarines, managing the day-to-day operations.
Royal Navy rating
Royal Navy ratings work onboard ships and submarines.
Security officer
Security officers make sure that buildings, valuables or people are safe and secure.
Store detective
Store detectives are employed to prevent shoplifting.