Application Form for Level Transfer – Police Constable

Prior to completing this form, you must refer to your Force’s detailed policies and procedures and ensure full compliance with them.

Completed application should be submitted to:

HR Shared Service Centre for Derbyshire Constabulary and Leicestershire Police, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3RS

or

Email:

Application
Please indicate which role you wish to apply for:
Are you eligible?
Before you proceed with your application, please check that you meet all following criteria to ensure that you are eligible to transfer to Leicestershire Police.
  • Be a serving police officer in a Home Office force.
  • Have a full driving licence.
  • Have completed and passed the Initial Crime Investigators Development Programme (ICIDP) or equivalent CIP Foundation Course.
  • Be an accredited Investigator at PIP level 2.
  • Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues.
  • Demonstrate commitment to achieving high levels of attendance – attendance will be viewed against absence records for three years.
  • Be able to pass the basic fitness test; shuttle run (beep test to level 5.4 or above) and push pull test.
  • Have resided in the UK for three years immediately prior to submitting your application.
  • Not be a member of the British National Party (BNP) or similar organisation
  • Applications who have existing County Court judgements outstanding against them or who are registered bankrupt and their bankruptcy debts have not been discharged for at least three years will not be considered for appointment. Applicants with Individual Voluntary Agreements (IVA) will also be looked at on an individual basis.

Section 1: Personal Details

Personal Details
DO NOTleave any empty spaces when completing this form. Sections that do not apply to you should be clearly marked “N/A”. Failure to complete this form accurately will delay your application.
Please refer to the guidance notes at the back of the application.
Forename(s):
Surname:
Any other previous surnames:
Preferred Name:
Title (If other, please state): / Please select...MrMrsMsMissDrOther
Date of Birth:
National Insurance Number:
Contact Details
Please notify us of any changes to these details as soon as possible. The email address you provide will be our main method of contacting you.
Mobile:
Home:
Other (i.e. Work):
Email address:
Address line 1:
Address line 2:
Address line 3:
Town:
County:
Post code:
Nationality
Have you been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years? / Please select...YesNo

Section 2: Record of Police Service/Posting/Availability

Current Employment Details
Current force:
Line manager’s name:
Station address line 1:
Station address line 2:
Station address line 3:
Station Town:
Station County:
Station Postcode:
Station telephone number:
Station email address:
HR manager’s name:
Force Headquarters address line 1:
Force Headquarters address line 2:
Force Headquarters address line 3:
Force Headquarters town:
Force Headquarters county:
Force Headquarters post code:
Force Headquarters telephone number:
Force Headquarters email address:
Date of commencement of service:
Completed years of service:
Current rank:
Collar/warrant/force number:
Full time/part time:
Are you qualified for promotion to a higher rank: / Please select...YesNo
Do you have current security clearance: / Please select...YesNo
If yes, at what level (SC/CTC/DV etc.)
Language skills (if yes please give details) / Please select...YesNo
Previous Service
List previous roles/positions held in your current force and previous roles/positions held in other forces in which you have served. Start with the most recent. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.
Force / Nature of duty within rank / From / To
Please state any dates you are unavailable throughout the recruitment timeline:

Section 3: Training Record

Training
Please indicate if you have received each section of training followed by the date and the level achieved if applicable.
First aid training:
PST:
Fitness Test (JRFT):
Public Order Trained:
Driver Qualifications:
Other Police Training
Please list all other training you have received, or alternatively provide a print out from your force system.
Training/ Qualifications / Date passed/Due to be taken

Section 4: Misconduct, Complaints & Performance

Misconduct, Complaints & Performance
Are you currently involved in any complaint or misconduct enquiry? If yes provide brief details. We will contact your Force for verification: / Please select...YesNo
Please give details of ALL complaints during your Police Service. Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary. We will contact your Force’s professional standards department for verification:
Please confirm if you are currently, or have been recently on a Performance plan:

Section 5: Tattoos

Tattoos
You must include at least two photographs of each tattoo, if they are located on your hands, neck, forearms, or face. The first photograph must be a close-up of the tattoo. The second photograph must clearly show the location of the tattoo on your body.
Do you have any Tattoos?
If YES, please complete the sections below: / Please select...YesNo
Where are your tattoos located? (Please indicate in the drop box, if other/multiple locations please give details): / Please select...HandsNeckForearmsFaceOtherMultiple Locations
Please describe your tattoo and the wording of the tattoo:
In addition please give a translation if applicable and describe any personal significance or meaning you attribute to the tattoo:

Section 6: Supporting Information

Supporting Information
In order to progress through the process, you must satisfy the force that you are an efficient Police Officer. This section of the form requires you to provide evidence of your transferable skills, linking to the personal qualities with the Policing Professional Framework. In the following boxes please provide your best examples to illustrate when you have demonstrated your competency as a Police Officer (max 350 words per example). For each competency please give a specific example.
Q1 Decision Making
Gathers, verifies and assesses all appropriate and available information to gain an accurate understanding of situations. Considers a range of possible options before making clear, timely, justifiable decisions. Reviews decisions in the light of new information and changing circumstances. Balances risks, costs and benefits, thinking about the wider impact of decisions. Exercises discretion and applies professional judgement, ensuring actions and decisions are proportionate and in the public interest.
Q2 Openness to change
Positive about change, adapting rapidly to different ways of working and putting effort into making them work. Flexible and open to alternative approaches to solving problems. Finds better, more cost-effective ways to do things, making suggestions for change. Takes an innovative and creative approach to solving problems.
Q3 Service Delivery
Understands the organisation's objectives and priorities, and how own work fits into these. Plans and organises tasks effectively, taking a structured and methodical approach to achieving outcomes. Manages multiple tasks effectively by thinking things through in advance, prioritising and managing time well. Focuses on the outcomes to be achieved, working quickly and accurately and seeking guidance when appropriate.
Q4 Professionalism
Acts with integrity, in line with the values and ethical standards of the Police Service. Takes ownership for resolving problems, demonstrating courage and resilience in dealing with difficult and potentially volatile situations. Acts on own initiative to address issues, showing a strong work ethic and demonstrating extra effort when required. Upholds professional standards, acting honestly and ethically, and challenges unprofessional conduct or discriminatory behaviour. Asks for and acts on feedback, learning from experience and developing own professional skills and knowledge. Remains calm and professional under pressure, defusing conflict and being prepared to step forward and take control when required.
Q5 Public Service
Demonstrates a real belief in public service, focusing on what matters to the public and will best serve their interests. Understands the expectations, changing needs and concerns of different communities, and strives to address them. Builds public confidence by talking with people in local communities to explore their viewpoints and break down barriers between them and the police. Understands the impact and benefits of policing for different communities, and identifies the best way to deliver services to them. Works in partnership with other agencies to deliver the best possible overall service to the public.
Q6 Working with Others
Works co-operatively with others to get things done, willingly giving help and support to colleagues. Is approachable, developing positive working relationships. Explains things well, focusing on the key points and talking to people using language they understand. Listens carefully and asks questions to clarify understanding, expressing own views positively and constructively. Persuades people by stressing the benefits of a particular approach, keeps them informed of progress and manages their expectations. Is courteous, polite and considerate, showing empathy and compassion. Deals with people as individuals and addresses their specific needs and concerns. Treats people with respect and dignity, dealing with them fairly and without prejudice regardless of their background or circumstances.

Section 7: Motivation

Motivation
Your motivation for wanting to transfer to Please select...DerbyshireLeicestershire(Max 350 words per example)
1)Why do you want to transfer?
2)What particularly appeals to you about transferring to this force?
3)What challenges do you envisage you will encounter if you transfer to this force?
4)What coping mechanisms will you put in place to deal with challenges?

Section 8: Health & Disability

Health & Disability
The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment.
The Police Service welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make adjustments to the working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.
Do you have a disability you wish us to know about at this stage: / Please select...YesNo
In support of your application, please let us know if you believe there are any reasonable adjustments required to aid you: (Both through the recruitment process and to perform the role of a Police Officer)

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage you will be invited to complete and return the medical questionnaire and attend an examination if applicable.

Section 9: Declaration

Data Protection Act 1998
The information you provide in this application form will be entered into a manual filing system and onto a computerised recruitment system and as such is covered by the rules set out by the Data Protection Act 1998. The data will be used to assess your suitability to transfer to Leicestershire Police.
We need to advise you that we will be sharing your details with other departments within the Police; this will enable positive action events/support to be arranged if applicable to your application.
I will allow / won’t allow you to share my details with a 3rd party (delete accordingly)
If submitting the form electronically your submission will be taken as agreement of above however you will be asked to sign the document if your application is progressed.
Signature: / Date:
Declaration
I declare that all the statements I have made in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and that no relevant information has been withheld.
I understand that:
  • I must inform the recruitment office without delay of any change in my circumstances.
  • Criminal conviction checks will be made against me.
  • Financial checks will be undertaken to verify my financial status and that all such information will be treated in confidence. I consent to these checks being made.
  • Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and vetting and continued good conduct.
  • A member of a police force who has deliberately made any false statement or omitted information in connection with his or her application or appointment may subsequently be liable to discharge or misconduct proceedings.
  • The Chief Officer retains the right to reject any application without giving reasons.
  • The information I have provided may be held on manual filing and computer systems as part of the recruitment process. I understand this information may be shared by other police forces.
If submitting the form electronically your submission will be taken as agreement of above however you will be asked to sign the document if your application is progressed.
Signature: / Date:
Print Name:
Reference Requests
I give permission for the force to seek a reference from my current Home Force and for them to provide details regarding my sickness absence and recent appraisals.
If submitting the form electronically your submission will be taken as agreement of above however you will be asked to sign the document if your application is progressed.
Signature: / Date:
Marketing Form:
Where did you hear about this vacancy? / Please select...Police websiteFriend/family/word of mouthCareers fair/school/collegeJobcentre plusLocal event/seminarJob boardsLinkedInSocial mediaInternalRedeployeeOther website or media
Please give details of any other media, interviews or articles which prompted your application:
Guidance Notes for Completing a Competency Based Application Form
Guidance notes for completing a competency based application form.
This is a competency-based application form, so we’ll be looking for evidence from your past actions, behaviours and experiences to see if you’ve got what it takes to work for Please select...DerbyshireLeicestershire as a Detective Constable.
When you’re filling out your application form there’s one thing that you need to remember – we don’t know you. Make your talents shine through by writing clear answers, backed up with lots of examples. For instance, saying that you’re ‘hard working’ or ‘a good communicator’ isn’t enough. Instead tell us a structured story and provide details on the specific competency that relates to the question. Please try and keep to one example for each competency and make sure you provide lots of in-depth detail.
We will check your application for spelling and grammatical errors, and if you have more than 10 this may cause your application to fail. Make sure this doesn’t happen to you by using the spelling and grammar check on your computer or asking someone to read your application through.
Below you’ll find some more helpful hints and tips- good luck.
Toolkit
Use the acronym STAR to structure your story and provide one specific example for each of the questions:
ST – A brief description of the Situation/Task
A – Details of the Actions YOU took – use action verbs
R – The Results / Outcome achieved
What is good evidence?
  • Give specific examples explaining ‘how’ not ‘what’
  • Do not use multiple examples – one good examples is better than several weak ones
  • Avoid being vague or ambiguous.
  • It is important to describe what part you played in the example provided.
  • Although we want details, please avoid writing at length without saying anything important or adding value to your evidence.
  • Be careful of statements –‘it is important that we engage the community’… - the evidence should be around how you are engaging the community.
  • Demonstrate your awareness of the various factors that needed to be taken into account during the situation you’re writing about.
When writing about the results and outcomes remember to:
  • Give clear examples
  • Supply any facts or statistics that strengthen your answer
  • Make sure you give a conclusion to your example, whether the outcome was good or bad.
  • Consider what you may do different next time if the outcome was not positive.
Avoid jargon, words and phrases which are (or can be construed as) misleading or ambiguous such as:
  • ‘be aware of’
  • ‘have an awareness of’
Finally:
  • Provide the context for your example in a brief opening summary.
  • Does your example flow? It is difficult for the assessor to mark your application if your example does not follow a logical format.
Does your example make sense? Remember that the assessor does not know you or the background to your examples, so you need to ensure that you provide context and that your example is well structured
Along with Submitting your Application Please Provide
  • Copies of Crime Investigators Development Programme (ICIDP) or equivalent CID Foundation Course certificates.
  • Accredited Investigators PIP Level 2 certificate.
  • Driving Licence.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity in terms of employment. The policy statement applies to all staff and applicants regardless of race, gender, marital status, colour, nationality, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. This commitment applies to all issues affecting recruitment, training, transfer and promotion including terms and conditions of service. The provision of this information is entirely voluntary and completion or otherwise will in no way prejudice your application. The information will be treated as strictly confidential and will only be used for monitoring purposes.
Application:
Applications for the position of:
Department:
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:
Date of Birth:
Age: / Please select...18-2425-3536-60Prefer not to say
Gender: / Please select...MaleFemalePrefer not to say
Is your Gender different to that which you were assigned at birth? (optional): / Please select...YesNoPrefer not to say
Disability: / Please select...YesNoPrefer not to say
Ethnic origin: / Please select...White - BritishWhite - IrishAny other white backgroundMixed - White and AsianMixed - White and Black AfricanMixed - Black CaribbeanAny other mixed backgroundAsian or Asian British - BangladeshiAsian or Asian British - IndianAsian or Asian British - PakistaniAny other Asian backgroundBlack and Black British - AfricanBlack and Black British - CaribbeanAny other Black backgroundChinese or other ethnic group - ChineseChinese or other ethnic group - Any otherPrefer not to say
Sexual orientation: / Please select...BisexualGay/LesbianHeterosexualOtherPrefer not to say
Religious belief/faith: / Please select...BuddhistChristianHinduJewishMuslimSikhOtherNonePrefer not to say
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