Staff -police Community Support Officer - Northamptonshire, United Kingdom - Northamptonshire Police

Northamptonshire Police
Northamptonshire Police
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Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

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Role type- Police Staff- Contract duration- Permanent- Contract type- Full Time- Department- Human Resources- Location- Northamptonshire- Grade/scale- Staff - Scale - Scale 5- Salary
- £23,100

  • This/These post(s) attract allowances
  • Shift Allowance
  • Shift percentage
  • Other
  • Other
Shift Percentage- 25.49%
  • Hours per week 37
  • Closing date
  • 11/06/2023, 23:55
  • Job description
    The beating heart of the local community


If you are a people person, who wants to make a real difference to the local community, then you are in the right place.

Our Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) perform a really important role in the police service.

Some of the key roles and responsibilities of a PCSO include:


  • Communication and negotiation
  • The role of a PCSO is different to that of a police officer. Your greatest skill is communication and negotiation. You will be key in the community dealing with antisocial behaviour and minor crime, but by being at the forefront of the community, you will encounter varied experiences every day.


  • Designated powers

  • The of a PCSO have several powers and abilities that may be exercised in role. Such as, power to, issue fixed penalty notice for littering, breach of dog control order, seize vehicle used to cause alarm and cycling on a footpath and so many more.
  • Building relationships and community engagement
  • The role is crucial to organising events, building relationships with the public and partner agencies, and dealing with the issues at a very local level in the community.
  • Exceptional training you will receive exceptional training to equip you to deal with suitable incidents in your daytoday role. You may be called upon to be a credible witness, submit witness statements, conduct minor crime enquiries and follow up with victims of crime.

This role attracts a shift allowance of 25.49% after training

Recruitment Process

  • Application form
  • National sift
  • Assessment day
  • Preemployment checks including vetting, fitness, medical, substance misuse, biometric vetting and references
  • Uniform fitting
National sift will commence
19/06/2023
Assessment day will commence week
10/07/2023

PROPOSED START DATE - OCTOBER 2023
Subject to successfully passing the recruitment process, you will be appointed to the role. Please note that successful applicants will undertake seven weeks initial training before being posted onto their dedicated area. Regrettably during this period, no annual leave can be taken.


Helping you through the recruitment process


We know that working for the police can be both exciting and daunting, so we want to help you through the recruitment process as much as possible.

To find out more about the role of a PCSO, go online at

Join as a PCSO | Northamptonshire Police )


Why work for Northamptonshire Police
?


Northamptonshire Police has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, 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 Northamptonshire Police is the force for you.


Equality, diversity and inclusion
Northamptonshire Police are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.


We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic 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.


Flexible working
All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.


Recruitment and Selection Policy


Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.


Police Barred and Advisory lists


Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

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