Am I eligible?

• To apply to transfer to West Midlands Police as a Constable, you must be substantive at the rank you are applying for with any required work-based assessments complete and signed off

• Transferring from a Home Office Force

• Please do not apply as a transferee if you already have an active application with another force

Essential Skills

• Possess highly developed problem-solving skills

• Have organisational skills and the ability to prioritise 

• Ability to transcribe and accurately record information in a timely manner.

• Have the ability to remain professional at all times in relation to behaviour and communication with the public and staff

• Be able to deal with callers who are distressed, angry, upset or aggressive in an effective professional manner using influencing and verbal communication skills.

• Display emotional intelligence

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team where necessary 

• Be customer focused 

• Take personal responsibility for self-development which the organisation will support.

Conditions

• Post holders will be required to work to a shift pattern (24/7 shift pattern), which may include rotating/alternating shift patterns and include weekend working and Public Holidays.

• Post Holders will have a nominated base location of work, but may be required to work at different locations across the force area within reason and to ensure business continuity.

If you have any questions or queries relating to this role, please email us on careers@westmidlands.police.uk and we will be happy to assist.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions.  As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.  

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

"Diversity and Inclusion Vision:  Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities"