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 officer
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 41 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply first response
detain offenders
ensure law application
law enforcement
first response
handle evidence
patrol areas
instruct public
ensure compliance with types of weapons
legal use-of-force
road traffic laws
use different communication channels
comply with legal regulations
comply with the principles of self-defence
identify security threats
Optional & specialised skills
investigate road accidents
control crowd
check diving equipment
assess railway operations
railway law
use personal protection equipment
anticipate foreseeable problems on the road
educate public on road safety
follow given instructions
respond to enquiries
examine crime scenes
issue fines
train animals for professional purposes
manage theft prevention
analyse road traffic patterns
regulate traffic
physical characteristics of railways
check official documents
apply knowledge of human behaviour
investigation research methods
ensure public safety and security
provide care for horses
restrain individuals
diving operation requirements
perform underwater investigations
safe horseback riding principles
maintain diving equipment
maintain order at scenes of accidents
conduct frisk
illegal substances
handle conflicts
hear witness accounts
ride horses
analyse legal evidence
write situation reports
present evidence
practice vigilance
conduct drug abuse tests
drug investigations
investigate forgery cases
manage major incidents
Other matches: police trainer · police commissioner · sergeant · store detective · street warden
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.