Are you an experienced Constable or Detective Constable? We are looking for constables to transfer to Kent and join our policing family. 

We are seeking keen and enthusiastic individuals who are willing to work as part of our team for a variety of opportunities within our local policing teams across the county. These are demanding but rewarding roles requiring a high level of resilience, professionalism and dedication.

Sound interesting?  

If you believe your skills, experience and passion for policing are suited to Kent Police, please apply online for level transfer.

We are looking for Examining Officers under Schedule 3 & Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 or have previously been and have an interest in joining Counter Terrorism Policing Borders (CTPB) in Kent as a direct transferee.

You will be working within the highly rewarding field of counter terrorism working from either the Channel Tunnel site (Cheriton, UK and Coquelles, France) or from the Eastern Docks, Dover. Constables based at the Channel Tunnel site also have responsibility for delivering policing on the site including underground response and critical incident management. This site is one of the Country’s few selected Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sites. The exceptional nature of constables’ roles within this directorate makes this a rare and exciting opportunity for successful candidates.

You will be working at some of the country’s busiest gateways to and from the continent focussing on border-related counter terrorism, criminality and safeguarding. The nature of the role involves a high level of partnership working within the UK and with French and European colleagues.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking officers who positively work as part of a team with the ability to work proactively to identify opportunities and develop information and intelligence to reach the correct outcome. A consistently high level of professionalism is essential, as is the ability to exercise sound, professional judgement. You will need the ability to effectively manage your workload, prioritising your Schedule 7 examination and review objectives against national counter terrorism priorities. It is imperative that you are cognisant of cultural sensitivities and the wider implications that examinations may have. You will be asked to evidence your decision-making skills, including your abilities to gather all available intelligence before making timely and justifiable decisions.

The primary responsibility of CT Border Policing is countering the terrorist threat to the United Kingdom through our border policing function. You will be engaged in Schedule 7 examinations under the Terrorism Act 2000; managing the arrest of terrorist suspects and gathering intelligence relating to national security as well as serious and organised crime.

You will liaise with and foster good professional relationships with UK and foreign partner agencies to help safeguard the UK and Europe. This may include counter terrorism, organised crime and site safety and security. We work with law enforcement agencies, safety authorities, emergency response organisations as well as commercial enterprises to help deliver these objectives. Accordingly, an understanding of different organisations’ philosophies is key.

The role requires teams to proactively find and develop opportunities as well as responding to calls and alerts from other agencies. Channel Tunnel Policing Unit officers also deliver a high-quality police service on the Channel Tunnel site. This is for general policing, emergency response and incident management above and below ground. As a sergeant working at this site, you will play a key role in incident command, above and underground, and work with partner agencies using JESIP principles. These factors make it critical that you can represent the organisation positively with partners.

Although not permanently staffed, officers need to deploy and lead staff to our other sites such as international rail stations, seaports and airports and ensure they are confident to deploy there. There may also be the need to deploy to the Tug Haven, Dover to support screening of migrants.

CT Border Policing is a challenging and unique department offering a varied and interesting range of opportunities. We are looking for someone willing to commit to at least two years in this diverse and vital role. As this is a 24/7 service the successful candidate must have the ability to work a 24-hour shift system.

Knowledge of anti-terrorism powers and Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 is desirable; however, additional training will be provided to allow you to exercise these powers.

Vetting to SC level (enhanced) is a role requirement and will take place following successful interview. All roles performed within CT Policing Borders Policing are designated sensitive posts within the Home Office Security Policy Framework document. Any person applying for such a role must not only successfully apply for and hold a minimum vetting level of Security Clearance (Enhanced) SE(E) but also successfully complete a further security induction process which has been introduced by both the NCCP (National Counter Terrorism Policing) HQ and the National Security Agencies who administer access to the National Secure SB network.

If you are interested in this opportunity and wish to find out more, please contact T/Insp Kieron McCarthy on 07980 683294 or by email [email protected].

We're looking for inspirational and dynamic leaders to join our custody team and help us continue to place Kent Police at the forefront of UK policing. We are seeking applications from custody trained sergeants to join our team.

The role of a custody sergeant has changed significantly over time and custody as a whole is going through a number of exciting changes, both on a local and national level. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking development to increase their operational footprint and gain experience within the custody environment working with partners, leading change and improving effectiveness of investigations.

There are a number of benefits to working within the custody environment:

• you are responsible for leading the suite as you deem right, in line with senior leadership team guidance
• a supportive and productive workplace environment
• a daily sense of achievement
• development in the use of the National Decision Model, PACE, LAW and people management
• development in the area of risk management
• stakeholder/multi-agency engagement
• there are a number of promotional development opportunities available
• you will always work as part of a team
• whilst the demand during working hours can be challenging, there is no carry-over of workload
• Athena workload usually remains low
• flexible working options can be considered

Working within custody, no day is ever the same and whilst some days can be better than others, there are always fresh challenges that exercise thought and risk management. The culture of the custody sergeant role has changed, with newly promoted sergeants come change and engagement to create effective lines of communication and development.

We want to hear from dynamic, innovative and operationally credible leaders who are committed to improving service delivery. Both the county and our strong leadership ethos can give you the platform you need to take your career to new heights. If you’re truly passionate about leading people, embracing change and developing partnerships to better the policing service consider #TeamKent and become #MoreThanTheBadge.

We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender, sex (or gender), employment status.

Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.

If you have a disability or health condition that requires adjustments during any element of the selection process, please provide HR People Development with details of the adjustment you would require at the earliest opportunity.

Sound interesting?

Apply now by emailing [email protected]

Positive Action Team

What is Positive Action?

• the College of Policing outlines Positive Action as creating a level playing field to enable people to compete on equal terms
• it describes it as a range of measures aiming to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote equality of opportunity
• creating a fair and equitable career pathway for members of under-represented groups

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce across all officer ranks and staff grades. If you would like to speak to a member of our friendly Positive Action team, then please email [email protected]

We regularly offer opportunities to suitably qualified officers at all ranks who are eligible for promotion or are seeking a level transfer to join our leadership teams.

To find out more, to talk to us about what you want to do or apply, please email
[email protected]. 

We're looking for inspirational leaders to join our team and help us continue to place Kent Police at the forefront of UK policing. We have opportunities for experienced superintendents and suitably qualified chief inspectors seeking promotion.

Kent itself is a fantastic place to live and work and offers a great mix of both urban and rural policing opportunities. As well as having one of the busiest road networks our geographic location - between London and Europe - also means we have a significant part to play in both national and international policing.

Both the county and our strong leadership ethos can provide you the platform you need to take your career to new heights.

 

Sound interesting?

We want to hear from dynamic, innovative and operationally credible leaders who are committed to improving service delivery.

If you’re truly passionate about leading people and developing partnerships to better the policing service, consider #TeamKent and become #MoreThanTheBadge.

 

Salary

National superintendent pay scale plus £3,000 South East allowance.
Subject to qualifying criteria being met, detectives can earn an additional £1,200 per year.

 

Apply

To find out more and to talk to us about what you want to do, please email [email protected]. To register your interest for future vacancies, please complete our register of interest form.

 

Important information

Candidates will be required to demonstrate operational credibility and evidence at level 3 of the National Competency and Values Framework (CVF).

Kent Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender, sex (or gender), employment status.

If you have a disability or health condition that requires adjustments during any element of the selection process, please provide HR People Development with details of the adjustment you would require at the earliest opportunity. Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances so to do.

 

We value difference

Kent Police has a dedicated Positive Action team. The force is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, attracting people from all backgrounds for our promotion and level transfer opportunities. Positive Action refers to measures under the Equality Act 2010 to promote equal opportunity. Not everybody starts from the same position when applying for a job and the Positive Action team can support you if you have a protected characteristic.

Should you be interested in the available support from the Positive Action team, please email [email protected]

We regularly offer opportunities to suitably qualified officers at all ranks who are eligible for promotion or are seeking a level transfer to join our leadership teams.

To find out more and to talk to us about what you want to do, please email [email protected]. To register your interest for future vacancies, please complete our register of interest form.

We regularly offer opportunities to suitably qualified officers at all ranks who are eligible for promotion or are seeking a level transfer to join our leadership teams.

To find out more and to talk to us about what you want to do, please email [email protected]. To register your interest for future vacancies, please complete our register of interest form.

• The opportunity to police one of the most diverse and beautiful counties in the country. 
• A unique and challenging working environment.
• New and innovative approaches to policing to continue to effectively reduce crime.

To be eligible to transfer to us, you will:

• hold a full UK manual driving licence (with 6 points or less on it)
• be currently serving at the required rank; up to Sergeant for current transfer and promotional opportunities, or Inspector, Chief Inspector and Superintendent to register your interest for future opportunities, within a recognised Home Office police force
• have successfully completed your probationary period
• have an acceptable performance, attendance and disciplinary record
• demonstrate a passion and commitment to policing in Kent
• display full competence against the Competency and values framework for policing and have both experience and competence in investigations and case file preparation.

Our recruitment for transferees is currently on-going. Please apply as soon as possible if you would like to be considered. 

Successful candidates will be invited to an assessment which consists of:

• interview (please note for promotion processes there may be additional assessments required)
• medical
• physical fitness test
• vetting 
• references

Postings will be made in line with our organisational needs at the time of your application.

We will of course take into account your skills, experience and home address.

Regrettably we cannot guarantee a specific posting and all officers in Kent can be posted to any location within the county.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss with you the exciting opportunities to transfer to Kent Police. To contact us about transferring please either:

• call: 01622 652416
• email: [email protected]

We operate a single point of contact system but where we feel you may benefit from speaking to other colleagues in the force, we will ensure that you are directed to the best person to help with your enquiry.