Positive Action Engagement Programme materials
Thank you for joining the Kent Police Positive Action Engagement Programme and considering a career as a police officer with us.
A career in policing is hugely rewarding, it provides opportunities for you to develop both personally and professionally. You’ll be able to make a positive difference to the communities we serve and make Kent a safer place to live, work and visit.
This programme is designed to offer you guidance before you apply. We will engage with you throughout the recruitment process to offer support and guidance. This is in addition to the recruitment and Positive Action support that is also on offer to you.
As part of this programme you will receive:
- an initial engagement session by phone with one of the Positive Action team to identify any barriers, concerns, or questions you may have
- emails at regular intervals to give you support and suggestions of useful preparation information for your journey
- access to one-to-one support from the Positive Action team
- access to useful videos, documents and preparation materials for the recruitment process
Supporting information and materials
The below information includes useful videos, documents and preparation materials for the recruitment process:
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About Kent Police
Divisions, rank structure, code of ethics and more information
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Recruitment process checklist
Use this checklist to help you prepare the information you need
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College of Policing national sift process
You need to pass the National Sift to progress to the next stage
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Online assessment process
You will be required to complete an online assessment
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Senior interview
Opportunity to demonstrate why you should join our team
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Fitness/medical tests
Information about the fitness and medical requirements
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Vetting
Vetting is required to ensure we maintain high ethical standards
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Diversity and Inclusion
We want a workforce that is reflective of the communities in Kent
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Reality of policing - officers share their experiences
Hear serving officers give their views on working for the police
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Buddy Scheme
A ‘buddy’ to support you through the recruitment process
If you require any further information or help, please contact the Positive Action team.
We wish you every success in your application and recruitment journey.