Police & Security Officer
ضابط شرطة وأمن
Keeps communities safe through policing, investigation, crisis response and security leadership.
Career overview
What they do
Police and security officers are trained at police academies and colleges and work in investigation, traffic, community policing, forensics, cybercrime and emergency management.
Typical responsibilities
- Patrol and respond to incidents
- Investigate crimes
- Manage traffic and public safety
- Support crisis and disaster response
- Work with communities
Skills you'll need
How much it relies on
Work style
Advantages
- Strong job security and benefits
- Serve the nation
- Many specialisms (forensics, cyber, traffic)
Disadvantages
- Shifts and risk
- Strict discipline
- Usually open to UAE nationals only
Growth & future opportunities
Editorial view: consistent recruitment through police academies, with growth in cybercrime and smart policing.
Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.
Study in the UAE
Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.
Average tuition
AED 64,100 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–162,203, 24 programmes).
Master's: around AED 3,357 per credit hour (16 programmes).
From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.
- Abu Dhabi UniversityBachelor of Arts in International Relations
- Abu Dhabi UniversityBachelor of Military Sciences and Management
- Abu Dhabi UniversityBachelor of Military Sciences and Administration
- American University in DubaiBachelor of Arts in International Relations
- American University in the EmiratesBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceDubai4 yearstypicalNot published
- American University of SharjahBachelor of Arts in International Studies
- Dubai Police AcademyBachelor of Law and Police SciencesDubai4 yearstypicalNot published
- Joint Command and Staff College - Abu DhabiBachelor of Military Sciences and AdministrationAbu Dhabi4 yearstypicalNot published
Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.
Scholarships for this path
See all scholarshipsADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars
ADNOC · Employer
ADNOC support for high-potential Emiratis at approved UAE universities.
Abu Dhabi Scholarships – Master's
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government
Full-ride master's scholarship in psychology and social work.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship
Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Government
Study at top universities abroad and then join the UAE diplomatic corps.
ADEK Khotwa Scholarship Programme
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government
A fully sponsored alternative pathway to a degree abroad via a community college or foundation year.
UAE job market
Openings collected from connected job sources.
Openings by emirate
Salary range from postings
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Employers hiring
- Dubai Government entity · 8
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Job data last updated 25 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM
Skills employers ask for
From the descriptions of 8 current UAE vacancies for this career. Tick the skills you already have to see your gaps.
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Specialist skills
Personal skills
Counted with keyword matching on 8 posting descriptions from the job sources above. A skill appears once per posting. It's a guide to what employers ask for, not a full list.