Vacancy Information
Are you in your last year or have you completed your Professional Policing degree?
Do you want to make a difference to the people and communities within Sussex?
Apply now for our new entry route, specifically for those with Professional Policing degrees, and join our policing family, dedicated to protecting our communities, catching criminals and delivering an outstanding service to the public.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the role, you will need to:
- Have successfully completed or are in the final year of study for a degree in Professional Policing from a approved College of Policing University. You will be required to evidence your degree on your application. The list of approved Universities can be found here: Approved Universities
- Be aged 17 years or over (on the day you submit your application).
- Have lived in the UK for three continuous years, immediately prior to application.
- Have leave to enter or leave to remain and work in the UK for an indefinite period.
- Have a full UK manual driving licence (by the time of appointment).
- Not be a member of the British National Party (BNP) or other relevant organisations, such as Combat 18 or The National Front.
- Not have tattoos which could cause offence.
- Not have six or more penalty points on your driving licence.
- Not have served a prison sentence.
Timeline
This recruitment campaign is expected to fill intakes from September 2023.
The different steps of the recruitment process are detailed below, so you know what to expect at each stage:
Stage One: Application form
Stage Two: National sift involving Behavioural Style Questionnaire (BSQ) And Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
Stage Three: Online Assessment Centre
Stage Four: Competency Based Interview
Stage Five: Pre-employment checks
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's really important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach and skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police