Police officers (sergeant and below). SOC code 3312.
This page gives the official unit-group title and shows exactly where code 3312 sits in the SOC 2010 hierarchy.
Where this code sits in SOC 2010
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- Sub-major Group
- PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
- Unit Group
- 3312 · Police officers (sergeant and below)
Other unit groups in Protective Service Occupations
- NCOs and other ranks3311
- Fire service officers (watch manager and below)3313
- Prison service officers (below principal officer)3314
- Police community support officers3315
- Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.3319
DETE occupation lists
Named on the Ineligible List of Occupations
DETE names this unit group on the Ineligible List of Occupations. Read the published row wording for the exact employment described.
- Ineligible List, published employment
- Police officers (sergeant and below)
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Lists effective 13 May 2026 (SI 213 of 2026). Official sources: Ineligible List · Critical Skills List. Confirm against the official page before acting.
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Important
An occupation (SOC) code classifies the kind of work. It does not by itself determine permit eligibility, Critical Skills status, or sponsorship. Job duties, salary, employer and permit route also matter.
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Standard Occupational Classification 2010 · Version: SOC 2010 · Reference: soc-occupation.v2