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Traffic Officer

OFO Code: 541201

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
541201
Occupation
Traffic Officer
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SERVICE AND SALES WORKERS
Unit group
5412 · Police Officers

Official description
Police officers maintain law and order, patrolling public areas, enforcing laws and regulations and arresting suspected offenders.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Traffic Safety Coordinator / Officer, Traffic Coordinator, Police Patrol Officer, Constable City Traffic, Traffic Warden, Traffic Constable, Driver Testing Officer, Traffic Sergeant, Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Road Safety Officer, Traffic Enquiry Constable, Traffic Pointsman / Woman

  • Patrolling a specific area to maintain public order, respond to emergencies, protect people and property and enforce laws and regulations
  • Identifying, pursuing and arresting suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts
  • Directing traffic and assuming authority in the event of accidents
  • Providing emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters

2. Demand status

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