Police Inspector - Direct Entry Programme Northallerton, Yorkshire

Do you want to make a real difference and use your leadership and managerial skills? Are you currently working in a director or senior manager role? Are you looking for a career switch allowing you to use your transferable skills? Inspector Direct Entry could be the opportunity for you! You don't need any previous experience of policing to apply into a Direct Entry programme.

This could be your opportunity to have a positive impact on policing, the local community and wider society in a way you never thought possible. North Yorkshire Police are looking to recruit Direct Entry Inspectors to support with new ideas and ways of working.

Policing is constantly adapting to changing needs, so we're always looking for fresh, innovative, future-focused individuals. It's likely that you'll join us from a completely different background to policing, so your perspectives will be invaluable. A forward-thinking, creative leader, ready to put bold solutions in place, you'll use your strategic experience to work positively with the community, partners and policing teams.

About you

Being a police officer is not a nine-to-five job. You will be expected to provide leadership in challenging and difficult situations, the hours can be unpredictable and the shifts can sometimes be long. You will have to justify and hold accountability for your actions to ensure that you are working ethically and to the high standards that the public expect.

The difference with this career is that you will not just be improving your own prospects, but making a significant difference to the lives of people in your community.

We are looking to engage with inspiring leaders who have a proven track record in delivering success as a manager. If you have the ability and experience to lead large departments and are you able to take learning from other organisations and apply it to policing then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Are you prepared to think independently and ask why things are 'done this way'? At North Yorkshire Police we are committed to delivering significant organisational change initiatives and build strong partnerships and relationships.

Direct Entry applicants should have the following attributes;

  • Self-confidence and resilience to overcome any cultural resistance to change
  • The ability to make effective quick-time decisions, despite intense pressure
  • A real belief in public service and motivated to make a difference in your community
  • Set high standards of behaviour and manage performance
  • The emotional resilience to deal with distressing situations with compassion and a level head
  • Able and willing to work flexibly, to commit to working shifts, working evenings/nights and weekends as part of a regular pattern

Starting salary is c. £50,000.

Still not sure?

North Yorkshire Police are holding a familiarisation event in Northallerton on Wednesday 19th February. This will be an opportunity to learn more about direct entry and the recruitment process. You will be able to speak to NYP Inspectors to gain a real insight into the role. Please register your interest on North Yorkshire Police website.

Further events for more information: Meet & Engage event online 11am on 07/02/2020, as well as a planned Meet the Police event in Birmingham on 15th February 2020 (bookable via Lead Beyond)

The application process

Closing date for applications is 3rd March 2020.

If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend a force interview in April / May (Dates to be confirmed). Successful candidates will then be invited to attend a national assessment centre in June. Programme start date is 16th November 2020.

For more information please contact Nikki Wilson at North Yorkshire Police.