South African Police Service
South African Police Service Employee Review
A very unique, challenging,the busiest and the biggest Police station in FS
Detective Commander (Former Employee) - Park Road Detective Unit in Bloemfontein - 23 March 2020
For me as a commander a typical day at work was always the same.In that it was very busy on a daily basis.
I learned a lot of things, to be able to control my temper,to comply and complain later, gain more skiil on self and other people management, problem solving skill improved, improved decision making, improved on communication skill, discipline and self discipline and learned to have a thick skin.
The Police management is one of the best in the public service.
In the Police,time management, discipline,service delivery and performance are the culture.
The hardest part of my job was that as Detective Commander I had very little time for myself or for my family.
I enjoyed competing with other big detective branches in terms of the performance.
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5,0 out of 5 stars for Management
4,0 out of 5 stars for Culture
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Pros
If attending meetings you get free tea
Cons
Eight hours unless it's special duties
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