Job Description

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Is it time to transfer to rural policing?

We have exciting new opportunities for Constables to transfer to Police Scotland for posts in our rural communities of Argyll and Bute.

If you\'re a serving officer in a recognised Home Office Police Force in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, or the British Transport Police, you can be considered to transfer to Police Scotland. You must have a minimum of three years\' service and be free from any outstanding complaints.

Rural posts in Scotland are some of the best kept secrets in policing. They offer:

• Demanding response or national policing roles
• Higher pay scales than elsewhere in the UK (

) * Opportunities for a broader range of skills development

• Enviable lifestyles in some of the most beautiful locations in the world
• Traditional and highly valued community policing
• Integrated communities that provide an excellent environment for families to thrive
• Good schools, often with smaller class sizes
• Positive work-life balance
• Access to world-class sport and leisure
• High employment demand for certain public and private sector skills.

Our opportunities are in the following areas. Click on the link to find out about the area

Police Scotland\'s planned police officer intake for January 2024 has been postponed.

This is to facilitate an operational requirement for training staff to support frontline policing during the busy festive period from December 2023 into January 2024.

However, we are continuing to accept transferee applications while the planned intakes over the rest of the year are reprofiled.

Role profile 1

You should have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application for this role.

Why work for Police Scotland?

Police Scotland is responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people\'s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Police Scotland is for you.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.

All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Police Scotland are committed to promoting a diverse workforce and to achieving and promoting an organisational culture where our police officers are treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

We are committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and as part of that commitment are an advocate for gender equality having pledged support for HeForShe

HeForShe is a global solidarity movement for gender equality initiated by the United Nations with the aim of encouraging men and boys to speak out for gender equality recognising that gender equality is not just a women`s issue but a basic human right that benefits everyone.

Benefits

You can expect a rewarding and varied career with Police Scotland. Please click here to read about the

Training

Transferee officers now receive their training locally. The duration of training is based on the arrangements put in place at the division you are posted to.

Generally speaking this will involve local induction and mentoring by a local officer.

Vetting

We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Further information

There is a lot of information you should be aware of when considering your application to transfer

Please visit the recruitment pages of the website including the FAQS for

You should also read the

and

Important - before making an application to transfer you should ensure you have checked the advert for the documentation required as part of the application process as you cannot proceed without it.

Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information. You will be asked for a copy of your passport or other ID documents such as birth certificate.

As a transferee applicant you will also be required to provide the follwoing information as part of the application

• Copies of your PDRS/appraisals from the last 3 years or sufficient alternative evidence
• A copy of training record information
• Any qualifications including police vocational
• If transferring in rank, confirmation of promotion qualifications
• Email address and details for your line manager
• Email address and details for a force referee minimum rank of Chief Inspector
• HR mailbox details
• Finance mailbox details

You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have.

The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as part complete pages will not be saved. If you move from one page the information will save and you can return to it.

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