Police Officer Recruitment Opening MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2017
Thames Valley Police are opening on Monday 27 February 2017 for Police Constable Recruitment.
The role of Police Officer is like no other. It can be tough and unpredictable at times but it can also be extremely rewarding and no two days are ever the same. You will work towards making life safer and more secure for those living within your local community.
You will be fully trained to protect the public, provide a reassuring presence in the community, support victims of crime and investigate complex offences using a mixture of cutting-edge technology and time-proven traditional methods.
Eligibility Criteria
Amongst other criteria, candidates must meet the following:
Be aged 18 years of age or older.
Be either a British Citizen or be residing in the UK free of restrictions.
Have a full manual British/EU driving licence.
Have two A Levels graded A-E (Pass), or equivalent, or higher.
Have obtained a Certificate in Knowledge of Policing (CKP) or be willing to obtain this by 20 June 2017.
Live within twenty crow miles of two of our main police stations. Consideration might be given to those living up to 30 crow miles of two of our main police stations with priority given to those who can be posted to work in Oxford, Slough or Reading. Applicants are reminded that a degree of flexibility is expected in terms of postings.
What We Offer (correct as at 01 February 2017)
On successfully completing all aspects of the recruitment process your starting salary will be £22,896 (plus £2,000 South East allowance).
Annual leave of 22 days increasing with length of service.
Training and development opportunities throughout your career with potential to work in specialist departments or apply for promotion.
Access to a range of services and support networks – Police Federation, Police Mutual, Central Sports & Social Club, Thames Valley Gay Police Association, Thames Valley Police SAME (Support Association for Minority Ethnic staff), Women’s Network and others.
To join Thames Valley Police as a Police Officer, the first stage of the recruitment process is to attend an eligibility event. You will have a confidential one to one appointment with a member of People Services for approximately 30 minutes where they will check your documents and assess whether you are eligible to apply. These slots will be running at both Thames Valley Police HQ North (Kidlington, Oxfordshire) and our Force Training Centre (Sulhamstead, Berkshire).
Details of how to book an appointment will be published on the day we open and will run across two weeks in March 2017.
No eligibility appointments will be booked prior to the recruitment opening.
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 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.
Valuing Difference. 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. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
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.
This opportunity is closed to applications.