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Police Sergeant

Police sergeants lead teams of police officers and respond to emergencies. They make sure their officers follow proper procedures, solve crimes, and keep their communities safe while treating people with respect and fairness.

Police Sergeant

20

Public Services & Government

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY20
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST62%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £35,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is modest on our index (20), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior Police OfficerAs a Junior Police Officer, you will undergo training and gain practical experience in various policing functions, including patrolling, responding to incidents, and engaging with the community.£30,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEPolice SergeantIn this role, you will lead a team of constables, manage operations, and ensure effective policing within your area. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining public safety.£38,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Police OfficerAs a Senior Police Officer, you will oversee larger teams, develop strategic initiatives, and work closely with senior management to shape policing policies and practices.£50,000+