INFORMATION PACK APPOINTMENT 2020
Appointment of Sergeant
INFORMATION PACK
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INFORMATION PACK APPOINTMENT 2020 CONTENTS
1. Introduction to the Area
2. Cumbria Constabulary
3. Person Specification
4. Terms and Conditions of Appointment
5. Selection Process - Timeline
6. Useful Links for Candidates
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1. Introduction to the Area
Cumbria is a non-metropolitan County in North West England. Cumbria's largest settlement and only city is Carlisle, in the north of the County. The largest town, Barrow-in-Furness, in the south, is slightly smaller. The County's population is largely rural.
The County of Cumbria consists of six districts (Allerdale, Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden and South Lakeland), and has a population of just under half a million. Cumbria is one of the most sparsely populated counties in the United Kingdom, with 73.4 people per km2 (190/sq. mi).
Cumbria has lower proportions of younger residents and higher proportions of older residents. 98.1% of households all adults have English as their first language and 96.5% are White-British.
Cumbria, the third largest County in England by area, is bounded to the north by Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Borders, to the west by the Irish Sea, to the south by Lancashire, to the southeast by North Yorkshire, and to the east by County Durham and Northumberland.
Cumbria is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District and Lake District National Park, considered one of England's most outstanding areas of natural beauty, serving as inspiration for artists, writers and musicians. Much of Cumbria is mountainous, and it contains every peak in England over 3,000 feet (910 m) above sea level, with Scafell Pike at 3,209 feet (978 m) being the highest point in England.
Historic sites in Cumbria include Carlisle Castle, Furness Abbey, and Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Many large companies and organisations are based in Cumbria. The County Council itself employs around 17,000 individuals, while the largest private employer in Cumbria, the Sellafield nuclear processing site, has a workforce of 10,000.
The largest and most widespread industry in Cumbria is tourism. The Lake District National Park alone receives some 15.8 million visitors every year. Despite this, fewer than 50,000 people reside permanently within the Lake District – mostly in Ambleside, Bowness-on- Windermere, Coniston, Keswick, Grasmere and Windermere. £2.9 billion was generated within the local economy through visitor and tourism business expenditure in 2018.
There are significant areas of isolated rural community and agriculture forms a major part of the economy.
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2. Introduction to Cumbria Constabulary
Cumbria Constabulary has gradually evolved over more than a century, from the formation of Cumberland and Westmorland counties in 1856 to its amalgamation with the Kendal Borough Police (1947), the Carlisle City Police (1967) and more recently the Furness area of Lancashire and Sedbergh area of West Yorkshire in 1974. Cumbria Constabulary was officially formed in April 1974 with 1044 officers. Today the Constabulary operates with 1145 police officers, 95 PCSOs and approximately 580 police staff. The Constabulary receives great support from volunteers with approx. 85 Special Constables and 60 police staff volunteers. Cumbria has recently launched a Cadet Scheme and mini police scheme.
The style and approach to policing adopted by the Constabulary is reflective of the local environment and the County is divided into three Territorial Policing Areas (TPA): North, South and West. Crime Command operates at a force level and within the TPA’s.
Cumbria Constabulary’s headquarters, Carleton Hall, is located near Penrith. The areas are responsible for the delivery of most of the operational policing services and some of the special functions are provided on a Countywide basis from HQ
Territorial Policing Areas and Departments
North Cumbria Responsible for the delivery of operational policing services in the local authority areas of Carlisle and Eden.
North Cumbria: Durranhill Carlisle CA1 3NQ
South Cumbria Responsible for the delivery of operational policing services in the local authority areas of Barrow and South Lakeland.
South Area: Andrews Way Barrow in Furness LA14 2UE.
West Cumbria Responsible for the delivery of operational policing services in the local authority areas of Copeland and Allerdale.
West Area: Hall Brow, Workington, CA14 4AP.
Operational Support Unit The Operational Support Unit is responsible for providing dedicated specialist resources to support TPA’s and force-level operations:
• Firearms • Road Safety • Specialist Search / Warrants • Method of Entry / Public Order • Denying Criminals the use of the roads
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Civil Contingencies and Events Planning Unit
Communications Centre – Command & Control
Cumbria Constabulary's Communications Centre is committed to achieving excellence and is part of the largest and fastest growing network dedicated to Call and Contact Centres in the North West.
The Constabulary has a single Call Management & Resolution (CMR) function performed by police officers to identify threat, risk and harm in order to apply appropriate incident grading and to maximize opportunities for demand reduction across the Constabulary.
Community Safety
The community safety department provides a link between the police service and partner agencies to help reduce crime and Anti-Social Behaviour.
Crime Command
Crime Command is responsible for crime and safeguarding across Cumbria with reactive crime and public protection staff in each of the three TPAs led by a Detective Chief Inspector. There are three Detective Superintendents posts encompassing reactive crime and safeguarding in one role and intelligence, organised crime, counter terrorism and RIPA authorisation in the second. Crime Command is led by a Detective Chief Superintendent with a number of specialist units and multi-agency staff also based at HQ or nearby.
Headquarters Departments comprising of:
Corporate Support
This includes:
Financial Services / The People Department (Human Resources, Occupational Health, Professional Standards & Strategic Resourcing Cell) / Estates & Fleet / Procurement / Information Technology Management / Central Services
Corporate Improvement
This includes:
Strategic Development / Marketing and Communications / Change Team / Information Management / Business Improvement Unit
Legal Services
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3. Person Specification
Post Title: Sergeant / Detective Sergeant
Accountable to: Inspector / Detective Inspector
Location: Cumbria (Forcewide) In order to be eligible candidates must:
• Have obtained a pass in the qualifying assessment for promotion to the rank of Sergeant
• Successful completion of OSPRE I / Step 2 NPPF process or • OSPRE I and II qualified officer
Eligibility: • Completed two years’ service and completed probationary period. • Not be subject of a performance related formal action plan or any formal written improvement notice under the Unsatisfactory Performance Procedures. • Have an acceptable conduct record as determined by PSD, and • ICIDP qualified or previous Home Office training for those with appropriate detective skills
Competency & Values Framework
Individuals will be assessed against the Competency and Values Framework, which is attached to the application pack.
Other Essential Requirements
Suitable for the post on medical grounds and vetting.
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4. Terms of Appointment
In accordance with Police Regulations - will be paid monthly by credit Salary: transfer on the last banking day of each calendar month.
Annual Leave: In accordance with Police Regulations.
The appointment is subject to 1 months’ written notice or such shorter notice as may be accepted by the Chief Constable. If the post holder wishes to retire, transfer or accept promotion to another force, office or Period of Notice: position, she / he will be required to give one months’ notice of termination of her / his appointment, unless the Chief Constable agrees otherwise.
The successful applicants will be appointed subject to obtaining Vetting: recruitment level of vetting.
Medical: Suitable for the post on medical grounds and satisfactory attendance.
Performance / Successful applicants will be appointed subject to confirmation of an acceptable Conduct: performance and misconduct record as determined by HR and PSD.
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5. Selection Process - Timeline
Closing date Application Form 9am Monday Senior managers verification and 500 word submission, as described in 01 June 2020 the instructions on the Application Form.
WC 25 May Briefing Session 2020 To be made available for candidates, please could external candidates request this from [email protected] Following Shortlisting closing date Shortlisting will be considered.
Following Notification of Interview closing date Applicants to be interviewed will be notified as soon as possible following shortlisting. w/c 15 June Formal Interviews 2020 There will be a presentation based on a topic to be decided and the format for this will be notified to all shortlisted candidates.
Interview Panel The Interview Panel will comprise of a Supt, CI / DCI and external Representative.
Announcement of Appointment The appointment will be announced as soon as practicable following the selection process and will also be subject to Chief Officer confirmation.
Feedback to Applicants Arrangements will be made to provide feedback to all applicants.
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6. Useful Links for Candidates
Cumbria Police and Crime http://www.cumbriapoliceandcrimecommissioner.co.uk Commissioner Cumbria Constabulary http://www.cumbria.police.uk/
Cumbria Strategic Partnership http://www.cumbriastrategicpartnership.org.uk/
Cumbria County Council http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
Carlisle City Council http://www.carlisle.gov.uk/carlislecc/
Eden District Council http://www.eden.gov.uk/
Allerdale Borough Council http://www.allerdale.gov.uk/
Copeland Borough Council http://www.copelandbc.gov.uk/
Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk/
South Lakeland District Council http://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/ Community Voice – Cumbria’s Citizen http://www.haveyoursay.org.uk/ Panel https://www.choosecumbria.co.uk/ Choose Cumbria
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