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
hear witness accounts
legal use-of-force
form operational strategies for law enforcement
criminology
handle evidence
conduct research interview
investigation research methods
law enforcement
ensure law application
examine crime scenes
lead police investigations
develop investigation strategy
analyse legal evidence
maintain operational communications
Optional & specialised skills
practice vigilance
apply knowledge of human behaviour
use personal protection equipment
detain offenders
control crowd
drug investigations
write situation reports
criminal law
restrain individuals
investigate forgery cases
legal research
present evidence
conduct public presentations
ensure information security
apply first response
first response
identify security threats
legal requirements related to ammunition
ensure compliance with types of weapons
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.