PXA760 Roads Policing Officer.

Applications are invited from Constables who have completed their 2 year probationary period by the closing date of this advert.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of the five Roads Policing teams based at Bradford or Wakefield, successful candidates will be posted where operationally required at the time of being requested.

The Roads Policing role is both demanding and rewarding with a portfolio to complete while being mentored through your initial months. You will be provided with opportunities to upskill and develop as a Police officer while working towards Vision Zero and tackling criminality on the counties road network.

You will be a diligent and open minded investigator, someone who can remain calm under pressure, a sound decision maker and is confident both working alone and as part of a team. You will have good geographical knowledge of the Force area and an attention to detail along with being a champion of the Code of Ethics.

If successful at interview stage, officers will be required to attend Carr Gate for a 'check' drive and will be asked to confirm their current driving licence status and current penalty points.


For further information about this role please contact Insp Claire Patterson, A/Insp Chris Robinson or Sgt Andy Johnson at Roads Policing Support, Carr Gate, Wakefield, ext 39059.

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.


PLEASE NOTE THE LINE MANAGER REQUESTS A WORD LIMIT OF 300 WORDS ON THE COMPETENCY BASED QUESTIONS, EVEN THOUGH THE QUESTIONS MAY STATE THAT THE LIMIT IS 500 WORDS. PLEASE ADHERE TO THE REQUEST BY THE LINE MANAGER.

The application process will close at 23:55 hours on Tuesday 7th of February 2023.