Sergeant to Inspector Promotion Process

West Midlands Police; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

West Midlands Police is seeking applications for the Sergeant to Inspector Promotion Process. This role is open to internal and external candidates who meet the eligibility criteria. Successful applicants will lead teams, uphold high standards, and engage with the community. The selection process includes a written application, operational briefing, and interview. Candidates must pass vetting and medical checks. Closing date for applications is May 18, 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Must have held current rank for at least two years.
• Portfolio for NPPF Level 4 must be signed off.

Responsibilities

• Drive high standards and uphold professional standards.
• Lead and engage diverse teams while promoting wellbeing.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Job description

Join to apply for the Sergeant to Inspector Promotion Process role at West Midlands Police

Applications are invited from internal and external substantive Sergeants on promotion, as well as transfer opportunities for external substantive Inspectors. Applicants must be suitably experienced, competent, and credible for immediate promotion to the rank of Inspector in the West Midlands Police.

To be eligible, you must have held your current rank for at least two years, calculated from your first posting after promotion, excluding any temporary rank. Additionally, your portfolio for NPPF Level 4 must be signed off. Applicants must not have a live misconduct sanction; those under investigation can apply but cannot be posted until investigations conclude and depending on the outcome.

Please add your posting history for the past 5 years in the employment section.

The Opportunities

West Midlands Police seeks Inspectors for roles across the force area and functions. When applying, you accept that your new role may involve any function or location within the force area, in accordance with the Force Promotions Posting Principles. Please review these principles via the provided link.

Indicate any limited duties when applying. Flexible working arrangements will be reviewed prior to posting.

Key Competencies

• Performance: Drive high standards, lead KPIs, and uphold professional and ethical standards.
• People: Lead, motivate, and engage diverse teams while promoting wellbeing.
• Partners: Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues, communities, and partners.

Operational Briefing & Interview

Candidates will be allocated a date and time for the interview, with possible re-scheduling only under specific circumstances such as being out of the country, exceptional circumstances approved by HR, or scheduling conflicts.

The operational briefing topic is: "As a newly promoted Inspector, how will you embed a problem-solving mindset into your work and your teams?" It will last 10 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of questions. Use of PowerPoint is optional.

The dates for the briefing and interviews are provided, so please ensure availability.

Selection Process

• Complete a written application and participate in the operational briefing; successful candidates will be invited for an interview.
• The main interview lasts approximately 1 hour.

Important Dates

• Closing date: 18th May 2025 at 23:59
• Operational Briefing: From 2nd June
• Interviews: TBC

For further discussion, contact the Promotions Team via email: [e-mail]

Additional Information

Applicants must pass vetting, counter-terrorism clearance, medical checks, and possibly a drugs and fitness test. The force is committed to diversity and inclusion, operating a Disability Confident scheme that offers interviews to declared disabled candidates meeting essential criteria.

West Midlands Police is the second-largest police force in the UK, serving a diverse population of nearly 2.8 million across a broad geographic area.