Job Title: Trainee Police Constable
Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: Yes
Starting Salary: £47,813.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time/Part Time: Full Time
Advert Closing Date:06/04/2025
Job Overview
This is an exciting time to be looking to join the States of Jersey Police. The journey from student officer to a substantive police officer is demanding and rewarding. There is an extensive training and tutorship programme hosted locally on all aspects of policing in Jersey.
The training is challenging and includes learning important aspects of law, communications, engagement and personal safety skills and an introduction to the partner agencies with whom we work. You are also expected to pass a fitness tests along with regular examinations.
The States of Jersey Police is a busy force consisting of almost 330 police officers and support staff. We have a strong commitment to equity and diversity both within the organisation and in the service we provide. We aim to employ a representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
The closing date for applications is 6th April 2025. The application process is then as follows:
- Shortlisted candidates will have some initial vetting carried out
- Following this, shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in the Police Initial Recruitment exams and fitness tests.
- Following this, a further shortlist of candidates will then be invited to an Extended Assessment Day.
- Successful candidates will then have formal vetting carried out
- At this point successful candidates will be offered a contract as a trainee police officer with an official start date.
Please refer to our Recruitment brochure for more details : https://www.jersey.police.je/sfsites/c/cms/delivery/media
We are also hosting two open events at Police Headquarters for potential candidates to get more information on the role. Please refer to our Career Opportunities page for more details and how to enrol.
Please note that if you are a current States of Jersey Police employee you will need to apply using your personal device and use the ‘external’ application link from the website.
Job Purpose
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Across the Government of Jersey and public service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wider range of opportunities – to work with recognised experts across teams, learn new skills and develop their careers. We actively look to recruit people from different backgrounds, with diverse perspectives. This creates a richer, more varied environment, where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking and new opportunities, so you can develop an exciting and rewarding career.
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