Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
police detective
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
legal use-of-force
form operational strategies for law enforcement
criminology
ensure law application
examine crime scenes
law enforcement
lead police investigations
investigation research methods
conduct research interview
handle evidence
hear witness accounts
develop investigation strategy
maintain operational communications
analyse legal evidence
Optional & specialised skills
present evidence
apply knowledge of human behaviour
practice vigilance
apply first response
conduct public presentations
ensure information security
first response
criminal law
drug investigations
write situation reports
control crowd
identify security threats
investigate forgery cases
legal research
legal requirements related to ammunition
ensure compliance with types of weapons
restrain individuals
detain offenders
use personal protection equipment
Other matches: store detective · police officer · police commissioner · police inspector · police trainer
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.