Specialist Operations Training Sergeant EOI-PVHRP-75
One full-time permanent post
Applications are invited from all substantive Sergeants, plus those officers promoted Sergeant under OSPRE who are within their 12-month probation and those temporarily promoted Sergeants under the NPPF. In addition, it is open to those officers on the Sergeant promotion selection list, for the role of Specialist Operations Training Sergeant.
Specialist Operations Training deliver essential training to officers, staff and external Forces ensuring they have the necessary skills, abilities, knowledge and attitude to deliver a quality service to the public meeting the aims of the Chief Constables Policing Strategy to reduce crime, protect the vulnerable and reassure the public. Your initial focus will be planning the adoption of the new College of Policing (COP) Public and Police Safety Training package, developing compliance processes in line with COP requirements, leading a team of highly skilled trainers and ensuring effective and efficient training delivery across the department.
Candidates are expected to have detailed knowledge of Public Order Public Safety (POPS) Legislation, force policy / procedures and recent experience as a Police Support Unit supervisor at POPS events as well as knowledge of educational models and excellent communication skills. The effective use of Force IT systems including Microsoft Office is essential.
The successful candidate must be in date for their OST and First Aid plus be physically able to successfully complete PSU Level 2 training and the associated fitness test. They must have a valid, suitable PDR, meet the attendance criteria at the closing date of this advert, hold a current UK / European driving licence and be willing to work throughout West Yorkshire attending courses and seminars where necessary. The completion of the Public Order Public Safety Advisor course, providing operational resilience to the Force, is also expected.
For further information about this role please contact T/Insp Stuart Beck at Specialist Operations Training.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on Friday 6th January 2023.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.