As a Police Constable, after your initial training you will be based at locations throughout the county to meet the demands of the organisation, with the requirement to work anywhere in the force. Working as a Police Constable is an exciting and rewarding career with the chance to make a real difference to the communities we serve.
Our vision is to be the best performing force in the country and we want to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience, who are representative of our local communities. As a Police Officer your job will be to reduce crime and the fear of crime, and promote confidence among local people that the police understand and are prepared to deal with the issues that matter most to you. As a Police Officer you will be working in the frontline of the criminal justice system and community engagement. Responsible for protection of life and property, the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order.
You will have a vital role in supporting victims and witnesses and providing reassurance to individuals who have been subjected to crime and anti-social behaviour. Working in partnership with the public and other organisations in order to make a difference to the local community. The role is a challenging and varied one. We are striving to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Valuing diversity and promoting equality and inclusion is at the heart of our vision and PROUD values. PROUD embodies everything we stand for as an organisation, for further details on our PROUD values then please refer to the Application Information Pack.
You will work 40 hours per week working rotating shifts after initial training (this includes weekends, nights and bank holidays with a shift pattern over 365/6 days a year).Training:You will train at our purpose-built £18.5m facility with gym and sports hall in Sherwood Forest – the home of Robin Hood - but above all, you’ll be joining a progressive police service.Training Outcome:Permanent position as Police Constable.Employer Description:Nottinghamshire Police is located in the heart of England and is considered one of the UK’s core cities and among the top 10 best places to live and work in the UK (source: OneFamily).
We are a pioneering force who have led the way in many areas of policing. We were the first police service to launch the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Programme, the first police service outside of the Met to have a dedicated Knife Crime Team, the first police service to meet the Operation Uplift targets, and the first to introduce the military pathway.
You will train at our purpose-built £18.5m facility with gym and sports hall in Sherwood Forest – the home of Robin Hood - but above all, you’ll be joining a progressive police service.
Our three police service priorities are:
To earn the trust and confidence of our communities – public confidence is key and if we are going to be an outstanding police service our communities need to trust us to do the right thing for the right reasons, be transparent and accountable in all we do and work with our communities to find resolutions to the issues that affect them
To improve victim outcomes – this isn't just about criminal outcomes, we need to ensure that victims are at the heart of all we do, that we respond effectively – conduct investigations to the highest standards and find an appropriate resolution to their calls for service
To develop a workforce fit for the future – we need to invest in you and our leaders, to ensure you have the skills and equipment to perform your role, that we treat each other fairly and have our resources in the right place. But also, that we all work to the highest standards and we are all invested in maintaining them.Working Hours :You will work 40 hours per week working rotating shifts after initial training (this includes weekends, nights and bank holidays with a shift pattern over 365/6 days a year).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
