Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.

broadcasts information on weather and maritime conditions, monitors shipping and provides instruction to navigators

AI weather prediction models and automated maritime traffic monitoring systems (e.g. AIS analytics) significantly enhance situational awareness, but human coastguard officers still broadcast, interpret and make critical safety decisions.

analyses security requirements, advises clients, and develops, monitors and improves security measures

AI tools like Darktrace or IBM Watson can analyse security vulnerabilities and model threat scenarios, but strategic advice, client relationships, and tailored security planning require experienced human judgement.

examines, weighs and counts goods imported by ship or aircraft, ensures that the declared value of goods is satisfactory, and that duties and taxes have been paid

AI-powered customs systems (e.g. HMRC's CHIEF/CDS) can flag anomalies in declared values and cross-reference databases, but human officers still make final determinations and physically inspect goods.

photographs, fingerprints and undertakes other forms of forensic examination at the scene of a crime

AI forensic tools (e.g. Cellebrite for digital evidence, AI-powered fingerprint matching via IDENT1) accelerate analysis, but physical scene examination, evidence collection, and chain-of-custody integrity remain human responsibilities.

investigates crimes, including fraud, trading practices and the private affairs of individuals

AI tools can assist with data analysis, pattern recognition in financial fraud cases, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering (e.g. Palantir, i2 Analyst's Notebook), but investigative strategy, interviews, and legal judgement remain human-led.

examines passports, visas, work permits and other immigration documents, and allows or refuses entry into the UK

AI document verification tools and biometric systems (e.g. facial recognition at e-gates) assist border officers, but complex cases involving fraud, asylum claims, or discretionary judgement still require human decision-making.

maintains revenue control at breweries, tobacco factories and other premises where dutiable goods are manufactured, processed or stored

AI can assist with record-keeping, anomaly detection in production logs, and compliance reporting, but physical on-site inspection and relationship management with premises remain human tasks.

receives distress messages, alerts other appropriate rescue services and participates in search and rescue operations

AI can assist with coordinating multi-agency responses and optimising search patterns using predictive modelling, but real-time rescue operations require human judgement, physical presence, and adaptive decision-making.

supervises and assigns duties to security and detection staff

AI workforce management tools can assist with scheduling and performance monitoring, but supervising security staff, handling interpersonal issues, and making real-time operational decisions require human leadership.

visits racecourses, greyhound stadiums and betting shops to ensure compliance with legal requirements

AI could assist with scheduling inspections or reviewing compliance records, but the physical presence at venues and real-time human judgement required for enforcement cannot be replicated by AI.