Public and Personal Safety Trainer (PPST)

Sussex Police; Guildford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their People Services team. This role focuses on designing and delivering essential training for public and personal safety, ensuring that new and existing officers are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge. The ideal candidate will have a strong operational background in policing, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a diverse learning environment. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive workplace culture, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Career Progression

Contributory Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

On-site Gyms

Financial Wellbeing Guidance

Discounted Healthcare Scheme

Parental Leave Support

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound operational background within a policing environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Public and Personal Safety Training.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training programmes for Public and Personal Safety.
• Facilitate the Job Related Fitness Test for Officers.
• Monitor learning delivery to ensure required standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Written Communication

Self-Motivation

Operational Background in Policing

Knowledge of Law and Procedure

Diversity Awareness

Education

Relevant Training in Public Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Division / Department - People Services
Grade - Grade G
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £33,128 - £39,149
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - Yes
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and deliver training programmes for Public and Personal Safety Training in accordance with the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice and the National Police Chief’s Council manuals.

Deliver initial training for new Police Officers and Police Staff. Deliver refresher training for Police Officers and Police Staff.

Facilitate the Job Related Fitness Test for all Officers and other Specialist Roles in the Force.

To consistently monitor the delivery of learning to achieve the required level of knowledge, skills and behaviours and where necessary to identify, challenge and influence to ensure Officers and Staff adjust their behaviours.

To support and manage learning and assessment activities to ensure the achievement of accredited packages e.g. College of Policing programmes, produce lesson plans (as directed) which are to Force standard, reflect National Occupational standards and are regularly updated.

Respond to any problems being experienced by the individual learner and assist in identifying the cause and agreeing a suitable way forward, acting at all times in accordance with force policy.

Maintain and update relevant paperwork on the Force systems.

To recognise, supervise and challenge inappropriate behaviour displayed in the training environment in a professional manner to ensure that Force standards of behaviour are maintained.

Establish effective networks with key internal and external partners to implement collaborative approaches to learning and development.

Maintain professional competence and practice to be able to deliver several L&D topics using varied learning styles and to obtain technical subject matter knowledge where required to maintain training standards across the force.

Other duties as determined by the Team leader and expected of the pay grade.

Skills & Experience

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills together with the ability to facilitate the development of others and to influence and empower learners.

Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to facilitate workshops for individuals & teams.

The ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the concept of diversity, with the ability to embed this knowledge throughout all learning and development programmes.

Well-developed written communication skills and the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate records and reports.

Highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative under minimal supervision. Is fully conversant with Microsoft Office products, with accurate keyboard skills.

It is essential that the post holder has a sound operational background within a policing environment together with a good knowledge of law and procedure.

The post holder will be required to pass a role related fitness test and it is essential that they maintain the required standard during the period of posting.

The role requires up-to-date knowledge of Public and Personal Safety Training.

The post holder must be willing to test, evaluate and make recommendations about specialist equipment in order to support the effective deployment of operational staff and officers in identified roles.

The post holder may be required to provide professional advice and expert opinion to the Force.

The post holder is required to assist the department with the monitoring of kit and equipment that the team are responsible for ensuring it is fit for purpose and managed effectively.

Additional Requirements

The job holder will be required to undertake weekend working (1 weekend in 4). Unsocial hours will be paid as applicable.

To pass the JRFT fitness level of 5.4 prior to offer of employment and to continue to pass at this level on an annual basis.

CPD - To ensure their own CPD (continuous professional development) is kept up-to-date and recorded.

Travel – Individuals must be prepared to occasionally travel across Surrey & Sussex (which can be claimed)

The post holder must be willing to undertake specialist courses to meet the demands of the department and Force, as deemed appropriate by the department head.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

If you would like more information about this role please contact

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider [e-mail] your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.

Reference number SYSX STAFF04356

Date posted 06/05/2025