The Pathway to Policing in Scotland Inspector Nadine

The Pathway to Policing in Scotland Inspector Nadine Aliane, Sergeant Karen Leitch

Police Scotland • 17 234 officers across Scotland • 13 Territorial Divisions • National Standard for: – Recruiting and Selection process – Probationary Training Programme

Essential Criteria • You need to be at least 18 years old to join • Be physically fit and meet national fitness standard • You must meet the national eyesight standard • You must also meet the vetting standards • NO driving licence required • UK national, EU citizen, Commonwealth citizen, indefinite leave to remain, 3 years residency

Are you what we are looking for? Before you consider applying to join Police Scotland you need to understand how Police Scotland wants and expects all officers and staff to operate. Our Code of Ethics for Policing in Scotland our Standards of Professional Behaviour sets out: • What the public expect can from us • What we should expect from each other • Is designed as guidance for promoting positive service delivery Our 3 core values encompass our commitment to Human Rights Integrity Fairness Respect

Additional information • No formal qualifications are required to apply • Police officer applicants must – Be of good character – Be able to demonstrate sound financial judgement – Tattoo Policy

Pathways into Policing • Regular Constable • Special Constable ü Same entrance criteria ü Often used if an element of the regular process has been narrowly missed ü Serve the local community ü Employer Supported Policing- a powerful partnership between some of Scotland’s national and local employers, Police Scotland the candidate. • Graduate entry/Accelerated promotion scheme

Overview of selection process Submit Application & Vetting Forms Assessed Competency Based Interview Vetting Checks References Medical Standard Entrance Test Assessment Centre (not required for Special Constables) Final Fitness Medical *Random Substance Mis-use testing will also be undertaken Initial Fitness Assessment Provisional Offer Final Vetting Checks Conditional Offer of Appointment

Probationary Period • 2 year period at Scottish Police College • 4 modules-11 weeks at Tulliallan then operational phase/modular assessments • Fitness test

Career Opportunities Lateral Development Ø Gain initial operational experience Ø Can apply for lateral posts after 2 year probation Promotion Ø Diploma required Ø Good over all experience

Career Opportunities Sergeant - Custody Officer - Criminal Justice Services Division Dumfries Constables - Secondment - L Division - Rothesay Sergeant - Custody Officer - Criminal Justice Services Division Cathcart - Glasgow Constable or Sergeant - International Development and Innovation Unit - SPC - Jamaica Programme Inspector - Local Policing Team - L Division - Dunoon Constable - Surveillance Teams - Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit - North Inspector - Professional Standards Department - Corporate Services - National Sergeant - International Assistance Unit - National Intelligence Bureau - Scottish Crime Campus Temporary Chief Superintendent - Head of Road Policing Operational Support Division

Myths • We solve everything in 30 minutes • You have to be tall… • It is a macho organisation • CID is a promotion • You could be posted anywhere • You can transfer directly into specialist units

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