Thames Valley Police
Part time vacancy – 18.5 hours per week
If so Thames Valley Police are looking to recruit you to join as a Police Contact Enquiry Officer.
You will be the first point of contact for all members of the public visiting the police station. You will deal with victims and offenders, managing their expectations, offer support and reassurance to vulnerable people and reason with and calm emotional, angry and aggressive visitors. You will check and record details in police IT systems. You will also deal with internal customers and will provide a high-quality customer service to all, in accordance with current legislation, policy and procedures. There will be general administration and the responsibility for dealing with the receipt and return of property.
You will need to be assertive and have the ability to remain calm and think logically in challenging situations. You must have the ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs of an emotional victim and have an appreciation of confidentiality and diversity. Problem solving and decision-making skills are essential, as is the ability to work both as part of a team and independently. You will have the ability to undertake physical Personal Safety Training.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you are a TVP employee and have you been in your current post for less than 12 months, you need to seek approval from your line manager to be eligible to apply for this role.
PLEASE NOTE: A mandatory awareness session (1 hour), via Microsoft Teams, for all applicants needs to be attended in order to progress to next stages. The dates for awareness sessions will be Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 10:00, 14:00 and 18:00. Please ensure you state your full name in the session, as on your application form, so we can confirm your attendance. Non-attendance will result in your application being withdrawn. You are only required to attend one of the three awareness sessions:
Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 10:00: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/318081791456214?p=CJOTFiMqRt5wLs9mTJ Meeting ID: 318 081 791 456 214 Passcode: S6hh3p8r
Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 14:00: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/391197642019118?p=rNZdb6zO5yBj6eWfoG Meeting ID: 391 197 642 019 118 Passcode: 6VZ9Zs35
Wednesday 17th June 2026 at 18:00: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/320491353832101?p=Osn2xKFLqwYCK7bw41 Meeting ID: 320 491 353 832 101 Passcode: ce35BJ6g
Please note for this role there is a requirement to attend a 2-week full time training course based at Kidlington or in Hampshire. In the event of it being in Hampshire, hotel accommodation will be provided.
If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 22355. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 14th June 2026.
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At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
