Benefits for Police Officers
Job Satisfaction
Among our officers, job satisfaction is high - we take pride in not just working with the community to fight crime, but working with other social agencies to benefit society in general.
Uniform
Uniform and equipment are provided free, but remain the property of the Chief Constable.
Rewards
The current salary scales are as follows:
Constables
| Pay Point |
Salary |
| On commencing service | £22,680 |
| On completion of initial training | £25,317 |
| On completion of two years service | £26,787 (a) |
| 3 | £28,422 |
| 4 | £29,319 |
| 5 | £30,261 |
| 6 | £31,122 |
| 7 | £31,890 |
| 8 | £32,913 |
| 9 | £34,905 |
| 10 | £35,610 (b) |
(a) All officers move to this salary point on completion of two years' service as a constable.
(b) Officers who have been on this point for a year will have access to the competence related threshold payment.
Sergeant's Salary £35, 610 on appointment, to £40, 020 at 4 years service in the rank.
Inspector's Salary £45, 624 on appointment, to £49, 488 at 3 years service in the rank.
Chief Inspector's Salary£50, 502 on appointment to £52, 578 at 3 years service in the rank.
Contributory Pension Scheme
An attractive contributory pension scheme is in operation. A maximum pension will be achieved after 35 years in service. If you presently have a pension it may be possible to transfer it into the police scheme.
Welfare and Support Services
Our welfare team are always available to offer support on any personal, family or professional matter. These services are strictly confidential.
Scottish Police Federation
The Scottish Police Federation,
www.spf.org.uk, represents the interests of police officers in respect of pay, conditions of service and other related matters. You must give up any trade union membership when you join us.
Shift work
Most operational officers work shifts. A new shift pattern is presently being adopted by the Force. An example shift pattern is included in pdf format below.
Some geographical areas work a different shift pattern designed to meet local needs.