# Competences — civil enforcement officer Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b8b98b65-7db2-43f8-8ac4-2f1903984e7b). ## Essential - **assist emergency services** (skill/competence) - **comply with legal regulations** (skill/competence) - **ensure law application** (skill/competence) - **escort pedestrians across streets** (skill/competence) - **interpret traffic signals** (skill/competence) - **issue fines** (skill/competence) - **law enforcement** (knowledge) - **local geography** (knowledge) - **monitor traffic flow** (skill/competence) - **parking regulations** (knowledge) - **patrol areas** (skill/competence) - **regulate traffic** (skill/competence) - **road traffic laws** (knowledge) - **use different communication channels** (skill/competence) ## Optional - apply first response (skill/competence) - apply knowledge of human behaviour (skill/competence) - check official documents (skill/competence) - deal with aggressive behaviour (skill/competence) - educate public on road safety (skill/competence) - ensure compliance with types of weapons (skill/competence) - ensure public safety and security (skill/competence) - execute working instructions (skill/competence) - first response (knowledge) - identify security threats (skill/competence) - inform drivers of detour routes (skill/competence) - instruct public (skill/competence) - legal use-of-force (knowledge) - liaise with managers (skill/competence) - manage major incidents (skill/competence) - perform risk analysis (skill/competence) - practice vigilance (skill/competence) - provide first aid (skill/competence) - provide testimony in court hearings (skill/competence) - react calmly in stressful situations (skill/competence) - record license plates of violators (skill/competence) - report children unsafe behaviour (skill/competence) - respond to enquiries (skill/competence) - stay alert (skill/competence) - stop speeding vehicles (skill/competence) - tolerate stress (skill/competence) - traffic signs (knowledge) - undertake inspections (skill/competence) - use signalling equipment (skill/competence) - work in shifts (skill/competence) - write signalling reports (skill/competence) - write work-related reports (skill/competence)