Rejoiner - Police Constable, Response - Sussex

Sussex Police; England; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National salary + SE allowance

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and rewards

Flexible working arrangements

Gym access

Job summary

Sussex Police is recruiting Police Constables to serve across the forcewide footprint. You will patrol communities, applying the National Decision Model and THRIVE to assess risk and respond decisively.

Candidates must have completed probation, hold independent patrol status, and possess a valid UK driving licence. The role offers a permanent contract, flexible working options, a competitive salary plus SE allowance, generous leave and a strong pension.

Qualifications

• Must have completed probation and be substantive in rank achieving independent patrol status.
• Must have no disciplinary, integrity or performance issues.
• Must possess a full UK manual driving licence.
• Must reside in the UK and meet vetting/health checks as part of the process.

Skills

Probation completed

Independent patrol status

UK driving licence

Home Office policing experience

No disciplinary issues

Job description

Division / Department - Forcewide
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Rank - Police Constable
Location - Forcewide

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.

Role

We are looking for officers who see themselves as risk managers and can make difficult decisions that stand up to scrutiny. For this, officers will need to be comfortable in using tools such as the National Decision Model and THRIVE, which help you to understand the problem, assess the risk and tackle the issues.

Skills & Experience

To apply you must:

• Have served in a Home Office Force or British Transport Police (BTP)
• Have completed your probation period and be substantive in rank achieving independent patrol status prior to leaving the force
• Have had no disciplinary, integrity or performance issues
• Pass the necessary vetting, occupational health and fitness checks; such checks will not be carried out until after a successful interview
• Be able to show commitment to achieving high levels of attendance
• Demonstrate a passion and commitment to Sussex Police
• Not have made an application to join any other force at the same time
• Have resided in the UK for three years immediately prior to submitting your application
• Have a full UK manual driving licence
• Not be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group
• Declare any business interest
• Declare any membership or involvement with the reserve Forces
• Not have tattoos which could cause offence
• Not have any existing County Court Judgements (CCJs) outstanding against you or have registered bankrupt and not have been discharged for at least three years

Why Work With Us?

• National Salary plus £2,070 per annum South East allowance
• 25 days per year annual leave, rising to 30 days (based on a working day of 8 hours) a year depending on your length of service
• Opportunity to progress through the ranks and/or specialise in an area of policing that interests you most
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme for advice and counselling covering a range of health, well-being and lifestyle topics
• Access to discounts, savings and cash back rewards including travel subsidiaries, an eye care scheme and more
• Progressive approach to flexible working, enhanced maternity and paternity leave and potential for a career break (after two years' service)
• Opportunities to join various support networks, staff associations and sports clubs
• Access to subsidised gym (depending on location)
• Incredible colleagues who will support your return

Further Information

Your application form and learning needs questionnaire will be reviewed prior to being offered an interview and will help determine the most suitable entry route. If you have been out of policing for more than 3 years, your application will be reviewed and only considered if you have specific skills the force requires or have evidenced working in an investigative role since leaving policing.

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 Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are 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. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here .

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.