Selection Process for Police Staff
When you apply there are a few things to remember that will help make the process quicker and smoother for us, and for you. So here are a few tips:
- If you're sending your application by conventional mail, please ensure you use enough postage for the size and type of letter. Forms with insufficient postage may not be delivered by Royal Mail.
- Send your application either by email to recruiting.forcesupport@strathclyde.pnn.police.uk or by post to: Police Staff, Recruiting Department, Force Training & Recruitment Centre, Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride, G75 8GR
- To be considered, it's important your application form is received by 4.30pm on the closing date
- We'll only send you an acknowledgement of your application if the correct postage is affixed to the return postcard. You'll find this postcard in the application pack.
- Make sure your application is completed in full and that you've provided all the relevant information and evidence of experience.
- Candidates invited for interview for a position as a member of police staff who have concerns regarding the character of their friends, associations or relationships they have with others, are required to highlight the details of such individuals on the form that will be included with the invitation letter to attend an interview. A letter outlining further details will also be included. All candidates must sign, date and submit the form even if they select that they do not have any such concerns about the character of their friends, associations or relationships with others.
What We Do With Your Application
- First, we'll sift all the correctly completed applications forms we receive against the criteria set out for the job
- Then, we will carry out any testing that is required
- A short list of about eight candidates is drawn up
- Interviews are then carried out by the divisions or departments connected with the vacancy
- Finally, if you're the successful candidate you will be vetted by the Force Vetting Unit.
This is a confidential process and at the Recruiting Department we are only advised as to whether you have passed or not – so we can't give you any further information on this decision.