Scottish Police Authority

Police Officer

Kirkwall full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

The skills you need to be a police officer might be the ones you already have..Being a police officer is less about formal qualifications and all about the skills you already have, skills that get added to every day.
Those skills come from the jobs you do, the community you live in, your friends, family and the expectations and values that you set yourself.
The skills that we will look for during the police officer selection process and develop through our high-quality training programmes will allow you to confidently uphold the law and make a difference to the people, places, and communities of Scotland.
If you are over 18 years old, physically fit, have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years at the point of application and have a manual driving licence you could already have the skills we need.
Apply now and we will guide you through every stage of the process or, if you have questions, speak with one of our recruitment specialists.
Being a police officer really is a job like no other. Here are just some of the benefits:
Salary of £34,001 £54,597
Dynamic work environment
Part of a close team
Job stability
High quality training
Loads of job progression opportunities
Excellent wellbeing support

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Technology & IT Human Resources Police Officer Technology Mid level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Police Officer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Scottish Police Authority?
  3. Which of Human Resources, Police and Officer have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Human Resources, Police and Officer.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Police Officer role because I can bring practical experience in Human Resources, Police and Officer, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Scottish Police Authority needs from this hire.

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