Police Enquiry Officer (Part Time) (Front Counter Team)

Devon & Cornwall
Permanent
D&C Contact and Resolution Command
Torquay
Static-Worker
A Static-Worker has little or no opportunity to work remotely as they need to carry out their work at a specific force premises, this could be for a number of reasons including the location of equipment. 
This role will require the post holder to travel to alternative locations on an ad hoc basis to undertake the role, travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with force policy.
Grade 4
Internal and External Recruitment
Starts at £27,204 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £29,859 per annum

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.

No
Weekend Working Payment (claimable once necessary training has been completed and the full shift pattern is being worked)

For additional information on allowances please see our "allowances" page

Part Time
18.5
We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
24 months
Competency and Values Framework (CVF)
Level 1: click this link for details of the CVF level for this specific role.
19 January 2026

Starting salary for 18.5 hours per week is £13,602 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £14,929 per annum. (Full time equivalent is £27,204 to £29,859 per annum).

Please read the shift pattern before applying to ensure you will be able to undertake the required shift pattern.  The shift pattern is set and there can be no adjustments to this.

Your training will take place at Police Headquarters, Middlemoor, Exeter. So you must be willing and able to travel to Exeter for the duration of the course, regardless of your base station.

No annual leave will be approved due to the essential training required for the role - dates when no leave will be approved to be advised when appointment is confirmed.

Would you like to support your community with contacting the Police? Do you want to support victims and enable crimes to be reported? If so, apply to be one of many new Police Enquiry Officers across Devon and Cornwall we are recruiting.

The role includes:

  • being the first point of contact for reported crimes and incidents of a policing nature coming to the front offices and via 101 and other non-urgent means,
  • providing an initial response to a wide range of enquiries from the public and other agencies, which may include offering advice, information and guidance on legislation, policing responsibilities, and police complaints and, where appropriate and necessary, ‘signposting’ to partner agencies,
  • receiving and recording information appropriately and accurately,
  • dealing supportively and reassuringly with witnesses, victims, and the general public escalating to other police resources where appropriate.

The Police Enquiry Office will be open from Monday to Saturday.  

What benefits you get if you join us

  • A completive salary with yearly increments. 
  • Plus Weekend Working Allowance.
  • 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time workers.
  • Sick pay allowance, variable in accordance with length of service.
  • Local government pension scheme.
  • Supportive training and mentoring, including with IT and systems.
  • Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services.
  • Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
  • Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, including for immediate family, and Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
  • Continuing Professional Development.
  • Making a difference within your community.

What we are looking for from applicants

  • Proven customer focus approach.
  • Excellent communication skills, including experience of dealing with conflict.
  • Ability to work under challenging and difficult circumstances.
  • Effective team working skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word with the ability to use multiple bespoke IT systems (or similar). 
  • Full driving licence, unless prevented by reason of disability. 

Initial training

There will the requirement for successful candidates to: 

  • Attend an initial induction course, which will be a full three weeks (37 hours each week) plus additional courses thereafter as required.
  • You will be required to travel to other Stations, regardless of your base station, for further training.
  • You will be able to claim overtime for these additional hours for training purposes. 

Please be aware that there may also be a need for the days, hours and locations to be adjusted to accommodate training during this initial period; as such, a degree of flexibility is required.

Tenure

This role is subject to a minimum two year tenure period. This means that due to the essential training required for the role of Police Enquiry Officer successful candidates will be unable to apply for any internal vacancies for a period of two years from the commencement of their appointment.

Further Information about the role is available from the attached role profile. If there is any specific information that is not covered which you need advice on, please contact the hiring line managers: PEOsupervisors@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk 

Please remember once you have submitted your application form it may be shortlisted before the closing date.

 

05/01/2026, 12:00

For Further Information, Please Contact:
Sarah Herbert
PEO Operations Manager
N/A
crcrecruitment@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

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This opportunity is closed to applications.