Police Constable

Thames Valley Police; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in England is seeking committed individuals to join as Police Officers. Responsibilities include engaging with the community, responding to emergency calls, and conducting investigations. Applicants must be 18 years or older, have UK residency for three years, and hold a valid driving licence. This role requires work in various shifts, providing a challenging and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old by the first day in the role.
• UK residency for the last three years required.
• Hold a full manual UK or EU driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Engage daily with the community.
• Attend 999 and 101 calls.
• Prepare reports and take statements.

Skills

Engagement with community

Emergency response

Report writing

Investigation skills

Ability to conduct searches

Making arrests

Ability to work shift patterns

Job description

As a TVP Police Officer you will:

• Engage daily with the community
• Attend 999 and 101 calls
• Prepare reports and take statements from members of the public
• Investigate crimes and offences
• Conduct searches
• Make arrests and attend incidents
• Work a full pattern of day and night shifts

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 17 years old upon application but must be 18 years old by your first day in the role; there is no upper age limit
• Be a British citizen, or an EU/EEA national, Commonwealth citizen, or foreign national with Indefinite Leave to Remain or Pre-Settled/Settled status and no restrictions on your stay in the UK (for PCEP, DCEP, and PPD). Applicants for the PCDA cannot be accepted with Pre-Settled status due to national funding rules of the Apprenticeship
• Residency – have been a UK resident for the last three years
• Hold a full manual UK or EU driving licence by the time of formal offer
• Not have served any time in prison or youth detention (if you have a criminal conviction, it may lead to your application being rejected – we will consider the date, nature of the offence, and evidence of good character since the offence)
• Be in good health and able to physically and mentally perform your duties
• Not have any piercings or tattoos which could cause offence
• Live within 30 crow miles/40 road miles/ a 1-hour commute of two of our main police stations by formal offer of appointment. Flexibility may be required regarding postings based on organizational needs.