assist emergency services
Assist and cooperate with the police and emergency services when needed.
Street wardens patrol designated areas to ensure a sense of security with the public, and provide general support. They monitor suspicious behaviour and cooperate with the police and other local institutions to maintain the community's safety and well-being, and enforce law and issue penalties when necessary.
Competences and skills
28 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesensure public safety and security
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
Cross-sector
5 competencescomply with legal regulations
Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.
instruct public
Give instructions to the public during situations where they behave in a manner which is not compliant with laws and regulations, or to guide them during abnormal situations.
patrol areas
Patrol a designated area, watch out for and respond to suspicious and dangerous situations, and communicating with emergency response organisations.
respond to enquiries
Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.
use different communication channels
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencefirst response
The procedures of pre-hospital care for medical emergencies, such as first aid, resuscitation techniques, legal and ethical issues, patient assessment, trauma emergencies.
Cross-sector
3 competenceslaw enforcement
The different organisations involved in law enforcement, as well as the laws and regulations in law enforcement procedures.
legal use-of-force
The characteristics of the use-of-force, which is a legal doctrine employed by police and army forces, to regulate acts of violence during interventions. Use-of-force is ought to balance security needs with ethical concerns for the rights and well-being of intruders or suspects.
road traffic laws
The rule governing the circulation of vehicles, such as national traffic codes and the rules of the road.
Optional skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesconduct drug abuse tests
Conduct alcohol and drug tests according to government and company policies and procedures. Conducts random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing using basic equipment.
issue fines
Recognise a violation in legislation, and issue the appropriate fine to the offender compliant with regulations and ensuring the person is aware of the specific violation they performed.
Cross-sector
15 competencesapply first response
Respond to medical or trauma emergencies and care for the patient in a manner compliant with health and safety regulations, assessing the legal and ethical issues of the situation, and provide proper pre-hospital care.
apply knowledge of human behaviour
Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.
check official documents
Check an individuals' official documentation, such as driver's licenses and identification, to ensure compliance with legal regulations, and to identify and assess individuals.
comply with the principles of self-defence
Observe the principles according to which a person should only use so much force as is required to repel an attack. The use of deadly force is limited to situations where attackers are using deadly force themselves.
detain offenders
Keep back offenders and trespassers in a certain area.
ensure law application
Ensure the laws are followed, and where they are broken, that the correct measures are taken to ensure compliance to the law and law enforcement.
execute working instructions
Understand, interpret and properly apply work instructions regarding different tasks in the workplace.
hear witness accounts
Hear witness accounts during a court hearing or during an investigation to assess the significance of the account, its impact on the case under scrutiny or investigation, and to aid in reaching a conclusion.
identify security threats
Identify security threats during investigations, inspections, or patrols, and perform the necessary actions to minimise or neutralise the threat.
maintain order at scenes of accidents
Maintain order at emergency scenes dispersing crowds and keeping family and friends from touching the patient.
perform risk analysis
Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
practice vigilance
Practice vigilance during patrol or other surveillance activities in order to ensure safety and security, to look out for suspicious behaviour or other alarming changes in patterns or activities, and to respond quickly to these changes.
react calmly in stressful situations
React quickly, calmly, and safely to unexpected situations; provide a solution that solves the problem or diminishes its impact.
regulate traffic
Regulate the flow of traffic by using assigned hand signals, assisting travellers on the road, and aiding people to cross the street.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.