Police seek to fill gaps in the ranks
LANCASHIRE Constabulary is recruiting 160 police officers to take over from those who are leaving the force.
The force will not be employing extra officers, but will be replacing those who leave, mainly through retirement,
Duties for new officers will include tackling crime, providing support to the vulnerable and keeping local communities safe.
Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, said: “This is an important investment in Lancashire Constabulary and a chance to recruit officers from underrepresented communities.
“We need to replace the officers due to leave in the coming months in order to ensure the force can continue to deliver the high level of service that residents rightly expect.
“But the public also need to know they are being policed by officers who understand and relate to them, which is why I am committed to making sure the workforce better reflects our diverse communities.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the best police forces in the country and I hope to see applications from people of all backgrounds who want to serve their local community.”
Deputy Chief Constable Andy Rhodes, said: “The way we police our communities has changed significantly over recent years and we are keen to recruit individuals who can represent the diverse communities we serve.
“There are a wide range of roles that require an ever growing range of skills such as languages, IT, customer services and working with vulnerable people including the elderly and young as well as the under-represented communities and we need to attract people from a wider audience to reflect this.”
“Policing is a great career with opportunities to progress through the ranks, while serving your local community.”
The new officers will be posted throughout Lancashire and those who pass the recruitment process will start training in autumn 2017.
Applications are open from November 1 to November 18, 2016. To apply for a position, visit Lancashire.police. uk/policeofficer