Entrance Criteria
There are certain criteria you must meet to join us as police staff. Read over the following information and make sure you meet these requirements before you apply.
Residency Criteria
Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application. In certain circumstances, it is possible for the minimum residency period for vetting to be waived. This can only be done where it is possible to make, or confirm, in the relevant jurisdictions with local Law Enforcement and National Security bodies, which are equivalent, and of a similar standard, to enquires which would be made in the UK, on both the applicant and all family members and associates. In cases where it is not possible to make the equivalent checks, the residency criterion will be stringently enforced. Please note that this criteria applies equally to both UK nationals and non UK nationals. If you are unsure of your residency status please contact our recruitment team for advice.
In addition:
- You must be at least 16 years old.
- A driving licence is not automatically essential – but check the person specification for your particular role as some do require, or prefer, a driving licence.
- Applications are only accepted by way of a completed, official application form.
- All material information must be disclosed. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.
- Please do not submit a cv.
- Unfortunately we can only accept applications for jobs that are advertised, please don't send speculative applications.
- Late applications will not be accepted.
- If your application is successful your appointment is subject to security and occupational health vetting.
- Some roles require particular qualifications. Every advertised vacancy has a 'person specification' pdf file attached where you can find this information.