County police take on new recruits

YOU could be the newest law enforcement officer patrolling the streets of Hinckley.

Leicestershire Police is recruiting around 125 police officers over the next two years, with applications welcome from people of all backgrounds.

The force is particularly keen to boost its numbers of women and black and minority ethnic officers, as well as candidates from the LGBT community.

Police officers typically work 8, 10 or 12-hour shifts and come into contact with a wide variety of people.

They are expected to act with integrity at all times, even when out of uniform.

Simon Cole, chief constable for Leicestershire Police, said: “Protecting our communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is a privilege and demands a wide range of skills and competencies.

“If you want an opportunity that offers variety, excellent training and a chance to help people, and have the capabilities that we need, I’d encourage you to apply to join us and look forward to receiving your application.”

A range of other job roles are also available with the force including detective constable, clerical analyst, intelligence officer, information sharing advisor, intelligence support clerk and others. Here is the full list of jobs currently on offer:

Police Officer Detective Constable (Transferee) Identification Unit Manager IT Service Desk / Clerical Ana- lyst

Deputy Force Crime Registrar tor IMU Investigator Intelligence Officer Information Sharing Advisor Accredited Financial Investiga-

IOM Team Leader Intelligence Support Clerk HOLMES Document Manager Command Team Secretary Designing Out Crime Officer Vehicle Commissioning Engi- neer

Applications can be made via the Leicestershire Police website, with the closing date on January 31, 2018.