Police Officers
Police officer recruitment:
We are not currently recruiting for police officers.
The recruitment of police officers was placed on hold in 2010 as one of the force’s measures to deal with significant reductions in funding.
The financial challenges which we face are unlikely to change over the next few years. As a result, and in order to maintain service delivery, we are currently reviewing the way we work and restructuring our workforce. Part of this review has led to the decision not to reopen recruitment in the foreseeable future.
It is therefore, with regret, that the force is unable to progress applications received during 2010. Letters have been sent to individual applicants outlining the force’s current position.
Please continue to monitor our website for future announcements on police officer recruitment.
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If you would like further information on the role of a Police Officer and the eligibility criteria please see www.policecouldyou.co.uk or call the recruitment team on 101 x 800 2425 / 800 2435 / 800 2427.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all groups in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.
More information in relation to the role of a Police Officer, and what it entails can be found below.
Our police officers work to maintain law and order, while offering a friendly face and a reassuring presence that helps to reduce the fear of crime in our county.
The force currently has around 2,500 officers whose duties include:
- Providing an initial response to incidents
- Arresting suspects
- Searching person(s), premises and vehicles
- Interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses
- Preserving crime scenes
- Presenting evidence in court
- Gathering and using intelligence
This work can be very demanding and it requires a high level of integrity, initiative, intelligence and, to some degree, a good sense of humour.
Once successfully recruited into Nottinghamshire Police you will become a student officer and will undertake a training programme that will run for two years. As part of your training you will be enrolled onto the Foundation Degree in Policing with De Montfort University. Click here to find out more about the degree.
After completing preliminary training student officers can then go on to specialise in a particular area of law enforcement by taking advantage of the many development opportunities that are available within the police force.
Working as a police officer is much more than just an occupation – it is an entire lifestyle. Officers may have to work long, unsociable hours and many forego regular social activities or pastimes because of their commitment to their job.
Joining the Special Constabulary or working as a Police Community Support Officer are great ways to learn first hand about police work. This won’t guarantee that you become a full-time police officer with Nottinghamshire Police, but it could assist your application to join the force through the valuable experiences you would gain.
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