Resource Deployment Officer
The above salary is based on a full time (37 hour) salary. If you are successful in a part time role this will be pro-rata'd to reflect your working hours.
Please note: Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade.
For additional information on allowances please see our "allowances" page
The closing date for registration has been extended to Friday 11 February 2022 at noon and therefore the timeline dates have been changed to the new dates below.
Owing to the nature of the role, candidates will need to have reached the age of 18 by the intake date.
Please note:- Although it is requested on the application form you are not required to complete the Evidence of Suitability section on the application form as you will be required to complete a situational judgement test and that is where we get the information from regarding your skills/experience and suitability for the role.
Resource Deployment Officers provide a vital link between members of the public and operational Police Officers, whilst making a key contribution to the lives of those across Devon and Cornwall when they are most in need.
You will work closely with our Police Officers, deploying them to both routine and emergency incidents via police radio channels whilst prioritising the vulnerable, assessing risk and responding appropriately according to needs.
The role will also require you to assist in taking 999 calls and calls from other agencies such as the ambulance service.
This is a unique job for a unique person which demands excellent communication skills, good attention to detail and a positive attitude. You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a close knit, supportive team, as well as make decisions in situations which may at times be distressing. The ability to listen effectively, multi-task and type information accurately is essential.
Although it is not essential, we would really welcome experience of those already working in a similar role within the emergency services.
Salary Including the 20% shift allowance the salary starts at £25,362 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £28,087.20 per annum
This post also attracts a weekend working allowance (which is claimable) This accumulates to approximately an additional £2000 per year (pro rata for part time working).
Benefits Include:
- Automatic enrolment in the Local government pension scheme
- 22 days annual leave (30 after 5 years’) + bank holiday allowance
- Free parking, Free Uniform, 24-hour Gym access (only £3.50 per month), Eyecare vouchers, Blue Light Card, Access to Trade Union
For an informal conversation about the role please contact Resourcing to arrange via alliance-policestaffrecruitment@Dorset.PNN.Police.uk
Recruitment timelines
Monday 10 January 2022: Registration and completion of eligibility screen opens.
Saturday 22 January 2022: Virtual Awareness Event 1, 10.00am – 11.00am
Wednesday 26 January 2022: Virtual Awareness Event 2, 18:30pm – 19:30pm
Friday 28 January 2022 - (noon): Registration closes.
Closing date for registration is now Friday 11 February 2022 @ noon
Monday 14 February 2022: Invite to Situational Judgement Test sent.
Sunday 20 February 2022: (noon) - Situational Judgement Test closes.
Monday 21 February 2022: Invite to virtual assessment sent.
Sunday 6 March 2022: (Midnight) closing date for virtual assessment
Thursday 17 March 2022 to Sunday 20 March 2022: Interviews
11/02/2022, 12:00
How to apply: To apply for this role please click the 'apply' button below, you will then be taken to a registration page. Please complete this registration form to create an account, once created you will be taken to the application.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.
