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We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate how they inspire and influence those around them; are courageous and show compassion to others, who respect race and diversity and treat people with dignity and respect at all times.
We are seeking applications from individuals who are able to display the right values in accordance with the Code of Ethics and our organisational values; courage, compassion and inspiration.
Constables play a critical front-line role in the prevention and detection of crime and the criminal justice system. Constables work in partnership on a day-to-day basis with local communities, stakeholders and colleagues in order to promote law and order, reduce the fear of crime, provide reassurance and build confidence to improve the quality of life for citizens
This role carries legal powers to enable the maintenance of law and order and bears responsibility for making autonomous decisions in accordance with the National Decision Model and Code of Ethics, exercising professional discretion, as appropriate to the role, in line with legal frameworks and policy guidelines.
Constables are required to meet and maintain the highest professional standards required of their role, by conducting all actions in a legal, balanced, proportionate and justifiable manner to uphold the law and achieve the best outcomes in a wide range of situations/incidents.
You will need to hold the following qualifications prior to applying for the following training programmes.
Applicants working towards these criteria will not receive an unconditional offer until able to evidence successful completion.
Where an applicant does not hold a level 3 qualification as per the criteria above, we will also consider training or work experience, whether undertaken in or outside England and Wales, which is considered to be equivalent to a level 3 qualification.
Applicants working towards these criteria will not receive an unconditional offer until able to evidence successful completion.
Where an applicant does not hold a level 3 qualification as per the criteria above, we will also consider training or work experience, whether undertaken in or outside England and Wales, which is considered to be equivalent to a level 3 qualification.
Applicants working towards these criteria will not receive an unconditional offer until able to evidence successful completion.
Where an applicant does not hold a level 3 qualification as per the criteria above, we will also consider training or work experience, whether undertaken in or outside England and Wales, which is considered to be equivalent to a level 3 qualification.
Please note that all candidates will be required to provide evidence that they hold the above qualifications during the recruitment and selection process, which will include providing copies of certificates.
Please note that all candidates will be required to provide evidence that they hold the above qualifications during the recruitment and selection process, which will include providing copies of certificates.
The skills required to perform the role of a police constable are supported and assessed through The Competency and Values Framework. This sets out nationally recognised behaviours and values, which will provide a consistent foundation for a range of local and national processes. The framework ensures there are clear expectations of everyone working in policing.
The four key values that we are looking for in a police officer are:
Throughout our recruitment process we’ll take you through a number of competency and value based assessments, which are designed to measure your natural engagement and motivation, which are just as important as capability when it comes to creating the best fit between you and the role you have applied for. The assessment is designed to understand what energises and motivates you, as well as what you do well.
Throughout the recruitment process, we’ll be looking for candidates to demonstrate competencies in the following categories:
Candidates should possess the following PROUD values, which embody everything we stand for as an organisation: