Evidence Based Policing Specialist
In this exciting new role you will ensure Thames Valley Police is seeking out opportunities and progressing the application of evidence based policing across the Force. Your role will help embed Thames Valley Police as a leading force for evidence based policing. Internally, the job will be split evenly to work between championing evidence based policing, and implementing behavioural science. You will support EBP research in TVP and promote EBP to instil the principles across our organisation. You will facilitate the Research and Practice Board, and design and host the EBP annual conference. Working with the two behavioural scientist post holders you will help to run pilots and implement innovative solutions to improve service to the public by our officers and staff. You will apply these techniques and ensure they are contributing to Evidence Based Policing (EBP) and improving performance and service to the public. Research, implement, evaluate projects and present the findings. For successful pilots, you will assist with the wider implementation. Externally, you will work with academic partners, the College of Policing, the Society of Evidence Based Policing and others to identify opportunities for TVP to improve and innovate. |
You will be educated to degree/Masters level (or equivalent) or with equivalent experience in specialist area of Evidence Based Policing or Criminology and have expertise of working with senior managers and stakeholders in an organisation to deliver strategic objectives, service improvements and organisational policy / guidance.
Excellent communication skills are required with the ability to adapt to all levels of the organisation. You will work with customers across the whole organisation. You will be self- motivated and able to use your initiative and proactively develop your professional skills, ensuring knowledge, techniques and skills are kept up to date. Excellent literacy, numeric and research skills are required for this role together with experience of using office software to a high standard.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 30 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. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 19276. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 16 October 2022.
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.