Tag: Career pathways

17 pages tagged with Career pathways

Joining as a PCSO

How to become a police community support officer (PCSO) and play a part linking local communities and policing.

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Policing education qualifications framework (PEQF)

Creating a consistent high standard of training for all police officers whichever way they choose to join the force.

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Continuing professional development (CPD)

What CPD is, putting it into practice and useful resources.

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Going equipped

Changing roles – from PCSO to police constable

Handover notes: How the skills I gained as a police community support officer equipped me in my current duty
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7 May 2021
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How we help you to pursue a specialist role in policing

CPD in focus: The College provides learning resources for officers and staff to support their continuing professional development
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21 November 2020
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Supporting your career development – up or across

CPD in focus: How the College can help you to progress in policing
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20 November 2020
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Using intelligence skills to target criminals ethically and proportionately

A role where it's important to keep on top of your continuing professional development and learn from research and analysis colleagues
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5 November 2020
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Candidates share their thoughts on our first online exam in policing

Five officers tell us about sitting the National Investigators’ Exam and provide top tips to help future candidates
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7 October 2020
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How sport helps a neighbourhood police officer connect with his local community

A people-focused and problem-solving role where you face a wide range of issues and are able to really make a difference
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5 October 2020
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Officers sit first national online exam in policing

National Investigators' Exam moved online in response to COVID-19 pandemic with officers from 46 forces in England and Wales taking test
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9 September 2020
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How the armed forces shaped an ex-soldier's move into policing

A response role where you manage a large team, monitor and risk-assess any jobs – like missing persons or domestic violence victims – and drive the investigation
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6 September 2020
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How an investigative detective helps keep people safe

A critical analysis role in the anti-stalking unit where the work is challenging, diverse and follows a case from start to finish
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2 September 2020
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How an accountant's skills helped her move into intelligence policing

An evidence-analysis role that supports policing's ability to take action and defend decision-making
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25 August 2020
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Serving local communities as a neighbourhood police officer

Being on the beat involves patience, intelligence gathering and early intervention to help prevent crime
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21 August 2020
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How an armed response officer achieved her dream job

Leadership, resilience and determination – 'if someone tells me you can’t do something, then I’ll show you I can do it'
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14 August 2020
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How an intelligence DCI followed his grandfather into policing

A role where every day you're assessing risk, prioritising operations and pursuing the truth
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13 August 2020
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Being in a frontline job where you can save lives

A response officer tells us how he helps vulnerable people in need
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11 August 2020
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