EMPLOYER OVERVIEW

We want to ensure that Hertfordshire Constabulary represents the diverse and vibrant community we serve. Our Positive Action team are on hand to support those with a protected characteristic.

Recognising and drawing on our differences makes us better as a constabulary, so we actively look to bring out the best in each other, as individuals and as teams.
It takes a large team of people to keep Hertfordshire safe, and that includes a huge variety of personnel – uniform and non-uniform.

Behind the scenes, you’ll find staff in hundreds of different professions, from finance officers and crime analysts, to administrators and IT specialists. They all play a central role in making sure our organisation runs smoothly.

WITHIN THE POLICE STAFF, THERE ARE ROLES IN FOUR KEY AREAS:

Business support

Provides administrative, business and general support to our teams. Example roles include: business support assistants, intelligence support officers, and research officers.

Operational

Directly supports police operations. Example roles include: communications operators, facial imaging officers, fingerprint trainees and Police Community Support Officer (PCSO).

Technical

Provides technical support for the organisation’s machinery and equipment. Example roles include: IT technicians and vehicle technicians.

Professional

Specialist roles requiring relevant professional qualifications.

We have flexible working arrangements, offering everything from part-time jobs and job shares to full-time roles. We offer a good pension and other benefits. Whatever your skill-set we’d like to talk to you – and we’re looking for people who represent the community in which they live and work.

We give people the support they need to make a positive contribution to our services. For all the benefits you’ll receive as part of working for the force, see working with us section.

WHY WORK WITH US?

We are a modern, proactive and flexible police force. We put the communities we serve first and are there for victims when they need us most.

We currently employ more than 2,200 police officers, and 1,600 police staff, who are supported by almost 200 special constables and over 500 volunteers.

Hertfordshire Constabulary is the first police force in the country to adopt a Prevention First strategy in the way we tackle crime and demand putting prevention at the heart of all we do.

In practice this means looking at the root causes of crime and other issues, taking a problem-solving approach that enables us to keep the public safe, prevent crimes from happening in the first place, reducing victims and driving down demand.

The communities we represent are diverse with our geographical area ranging from the urban boundaries of London and our large towns, including St Albans, Stevenage and Watford through to pretty rural villages in the countryside.

Chief Constable Charlie Hall and his executive leadership team are based at headquarters in Welwyn Garden City, alongside staff that provide administrative support.

As well as our emergency response teams, at a local level Safer Neighbourhood Teams work with partners such as councils to promote safety and keep crime low.

We also have specialist investigation teams who help support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

Ensuring we are providing the best service is essential. We are always reviewing our approach, learning from previous experiences and listening to feedback.

Everyone at Hertfordshire Constabulary takes personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish.

APPRENTICESHIP, GRADUATE AND WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMMES

We’re currently taking applications for different police officer training courses, with something to suit everyone, both graduates and non-graduates.

Initial Police Learning and Development Programme – the traditional entry route, train to be a police officer over two years. Candidates will be considered even if they do not have GCSE maths and English, usually minimum requirements.

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship – join as a police officer and achieve a BSc (Hons) degree in Professional Policing Practice. This is a three-year, work-based, practical and vocational degree.

Accelerated Detective Constable Programme – open to all, you enjoy a year of intensive training and practical experience followed by a year of three placements, whilst completing training to obtain the relevant qualifications to become a detective.

Degree Holder Entry Programme – graduates with a degree in any subject can achieve a Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing Practice while training as a police officer over two years.

Degree Holder Detective Entry Programme – graduates with a degree in any subject have a year of intensive training and practical experience followed by a year of three placements, whilst completing training to obtain the relevant qualifications to become a detective.

Graduate Detective Constable Programme – a year of intensive training and practical experience followed by a year of three placements, whilst completing training to obtain the relevant qualifications to become a detective.

We’re updating our website right now, but there’s more information at www.herts.police.uk/careers