Table 1

Description of participants

IntervieweePrimary careerTime served as an SC
1Unemployed3 years
2Careers advisor15 months
3Sales assistant14 months
4Student11 months
5Agency work11 months
6Student11 months
7Driving instructor16 years
8Library manager6 years
9HR director3 years
10Martial arts instructor10 months
11Fire safety inspector1 year
12Customer advisor14 months
13Football coach1 month
14Community safety manager2 years
15Public servant3 years
  • HR, human resources; SC, special constable.