There is a new chance for those who want to join the police from today.

Wiltshire Police have opened an online application process which will be open for 11 days until Friday, November 28.

The last recruitment campaign by the force took place in November 2013. 

For information call the Recruitment Team on 01380 734132 (Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm) or email recruitment@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk - do not call 101 for information about the recruitment process.

Acting Assistant Chief Constable Gavin Williams said: “The application process is robust; applicants who made it through the first few stages will often not make it all the way through.

"The skills needed to be a police officer are wide and varied and the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we get the right people for the role.

“This time, we are opening the recruitment online pre-assessment tool for 11 days. It will be accessible 24 hours a day and will close at 10am on Friday, November 28.

“We hope that this recruitment campaign will create a pool of police officer applicants who can then start training in autumn 2015 and into 2016. It takes around 46 weeks to progress through the various stages from the initial application stage to the date employment starts with Wiltshire Police.

“We hope to receive applications from across the country to recruit the best future police officers for Wiltshire and to ensure that our diverse communities are fairly represented.”

Applicants must apply via the online pre-assessment tool which can only be accessed on the following browsers; Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 3.6, Google Chrome 8, Safari 5 (Mac and PC).

The online pre assessment tool has not been developed for mobile platforms - iPads, tablets, iPhones and Android phones - so applicants will need to use a laptop or desktop computer.

To apply, follow the link to the pre-assessment tool: apollo.adc.uk.com/s/wiltspcnov2014

The link is also available on the Wiltshire Police website at www.wiltshire.police.uk and the Wiltshire Police social media Facebook and Twitter sites.

The initial three steps of the application process will take up to 30 minutes to complete and are split into registration, realistic job preview and eligibility assessment. 

Successful candidates would start work for Wiltshire Police from late 2015 onwards.

Applications are welcomed from current Wiltshire Police staff and members of the public.

Applicants must be aged between 18 and 57 and be able to prove the following qualifications:

Level 3 qualification (A-Level Grade E) or above, in any subject or equivalent
GCSEs A*- C in English Language or Literature or equivalent, CSE English Grade 1, O-level English Grade C or above
GCSE Maths A* - E, or functional/numeracy skills Level 2 or equivalent.

Wiltshire Police will also accept some key criteria or relevant experience instead of the Level 3 qualification. However you must still have the GCSEs as detailed above.

The key criteria points are: 

PCSO with at least 18 months service
Special Constable - fit for independent patrol
Police Staff with at least 18 months recent relevant experience in the following job roles:
Investigators

  • Contact Management
  • Detention Officers
  • Crime Scene Investigator (CSI).

Relevant experience is determined by covering the following areas:

  • Conflict management
  • Investigative skills
  • Public engagement
  • Knowledge of Police powers and procedures
  • Organisational knowledge. 

A policing qualification e.g. Certificate in Knowledge of Policing (Pre-entry qualification) or Foundation Degree in Policing, plus the 2 GCSE requirements as outlined above.

The initial salary will be £19,383 per year as specified in the Winsor recommendations.

In addition, all applicants must:

  • Be physically fit and in good health - you will be required to pass a medical examination and fitness test
  • Have good unaided vision and must not suffer from any morbid eye conditions. Severe colour vision deficiencies would not pass the eyesight test 
  • Be a British Citizen or a member of the European Community, European Economic Area, Commonwealth Citizen or be a foreign national who is resident in the UK, free of restrictions and with unrestricted leave to remain
  • Have lived in the UK for three years prior to the date the application is made
  • Hold a full UK driving licence by the date of appointment (start date)
  • Not have any outstanding county court judgements against them or have been registered bankrupt without the debts having been discharged.

All applicants should also be aware that:

  • There is no maximum or minimum height restriction
  • They will have samples of their DNA and their fingerprints taken as part of the vetting process and a search against any outstanding crimes will be made before an appointment is made
  • All police officer candidates will be subject to alcohol and drugs misuse testing before an appointment is made
  • If you are or ever have been a member of the BNP or similar organisations (Combat 18, National Front etc.) your application will be rejected
  • Convictions or cautions will not necessarily preclude you from appointment. It will depend on their nature and the circumstances of the offence. Failure to disclose convictions or cautions will, however, result in your application being terminated 
  • Tattoos will not necessarily preclude you from appointment. However there are limitations on the design and location of the tattoo. This will be assessed in the application process.

For more information call the dedicated Resourcing Team phone line on 01380 734132 (open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm) or email: recruitment@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk.

Do not call 101 for information about the recruitment process.