Derbyshire Constabulary

People who want to join the police can now make their experience count at Derbyshire Constabulary – as working in relevant roles replaces the need for formal qualifications. Those currently working in the armed forces or in other related roles no longer need to meet the entry requirements or two A levels or equivalent level 3 qualification. The change recognises the skills people with this type of work experience can bring to policing. Eligible work experience includes: Investigation officers Emergency services Armed forces Prison service For your experience to count, you should have been working in a front-facing role for at least two years. Unlike some forces, we are not creating a specific pathway which limits where you will work. Successful candidates will join our regular officer cohorts and will have the same options open to them as their careers progress. Candidates can apply either to our police constable or detective constable entry routes. The move is a trial with the potential for more roles to be added in the future. If you’re not sure if your experience counts, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you think your experience is suitable. All candidates must attend an online information session before applying, so we can make sure this challenging but rewarding role is right for you. This is also a chance for you to ask questions, including about whether you meet the criteria.

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Leaving the Armed Forces can feel overwhelming, even with solid plans in place. But your military experience has equipped you with valuable skills that are highly transferable to a career in policing. On 16 October, we’re hosting a webinar for ex-service personnel, or those considering leaving the military, who are interested in joining the police. Whether you're considering a role as a police officer, PCSO, member of police staff, or Special Constable, this session is for you. Although it will have a Derbyshire focus, it’s open to anyone with a military background wherever you are based, as most of the content will be relevant across the UK. What you’ll get from attending: • Clear guidance on the entry pathways into policing • Realistic expectations around salary, recruitment timelines, and qualifications • Support available through our Armed Forces Family Network • Live Q&A to get your questions answered Interested in finding out more? Register here: https://orlo.uk/b9azt ...and join us online at 7pm next Thursday.

Two of Derbyshire’s Special Constables have shared their experiences after volunteering to support a high-profile policing operation in Buckinghamshire. For both Special Constables, this was a different shift compared to their normal duties, with them becoming the first Specials in Derbyshire to take part in Mutual Aid. Our Special Constables have the same training and powers as our regular officers; the only difference is that they step away from their day jobs to volunteer their free time to policing. However, this shift was different. When the UK sees a larger, high-profile operation, forces may request Mutual Aid from neighbouring forces to support it. This meant for our specials, that they’d be leaving Derbyshire and deployed to Chequers, where they worked overnight shifts guarding the perimeter and responding to any suspicious activity. Special Constable Mitchelmore said, “I have a background in accounting, so relish the contrast between my day job and policing. It’s one of the things I really enjoy. “I volunteered to work the shift as I was interested to be involved in such a large-scale policing operation, as it is not something that the majority of people would ever get the chance to experience.” Special Constable Kershaw continued, “It was my first long night shift away from home and did have its moments of intrigue and excitement. The memorable thing for me was the teamwork and encouragement shown and demonstrated from my fellow policing colleagues. Whilst at points my energy levels may have dipped temporarily, my shift were great by constantly communicating with me." Reflecting on the experience, both Specials emphasised the importance of stepping outside their comfort zones. Both officers learnt to keep pushing themselves and embrace new opportunities, with plans to use the new contacts made to explore more of what policing has to offer. If you’re looking for a new way to expand your skills and embrace new opportunities, you can find out more about becoming a special on our website: Special Constables :: Derbyshire Constabulary Jobs

Local police and the Lions Den Boxing Club in Heanor have worked together to offer young people at risk of becoming involved in criminal behaviour spaces at a boxing session on a Friday night. The Breakaway Project has already proved a success, with in anti-social behaviour halving in the area since the sessions started - and plans for expansion. #SaferStreetsDerbyshire | #LocalPolicing | #NeighbourhoodPolicing

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We held a Service of Remembrance at our Force Headquarters on Sunday (21 September) to remember the officers, staff, and volunteers who have sadly died while working for Derbyshire Constabulary. The service takes place every two years, and we add the names of colleagues who have died whilst employed by the Constabulary to the memorial in our Remembrance Garden. Families, friends and colleagues joined representatives from Derbyshire Constabulary, the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Derbyshire Police Federation, Derbyshire Superintendents’ Association and UNISON to remember loved ones and lay flowers at the memorial. The Remembrance Garden provides a quiet area for reflection at our HQ, with the memorial towers and stones to commemorate our police dogs too. The service, led by our Force Chaplains, offered a time for families to remember their loved ones and thanked them for their service in policing the county. Chief Constable Rachel Swann said: “Working in policing is not just a job – it’s a big part of who we are. This is why it is important that families and colleagues have a chance to remember their loved ones, both at home and as part of our police family. Thank you to everyone who came to commemorate those who worked hard to keep Derbyshire safe. We will always remember them.”

Content warning: Some viewers may find this video upsetting, as a mother describes the last moments of her son's life. “It sounds really morbid that you want to hear the last gurgling breaths of your child, but it’s like you want to take ownership, you want to own every last minute of them. “It’s your child, so no matter how bad it is, you owe it to them to listen to those last moments.” Losing your child is the unimaginable, it’s every parents worst nightmare and unfortunately for Steph, it became her reality. Steph’s son Etienne had been to a car meetup and was travelling home when the collision occurred. He’d been traveling at around 66mph, which was only a little over the legal limit. However, the road was wet and he had a nail in his tyre. Etienne had taken a corner too quickly and lost control of the car, he’d then tried to stop using his handbrake but couldn’t regain control, the car fell down a ravine to the side of the road. The car landed on it’s roof onto a wall, with Justin’s head hitting it. He was only 18 years old. Steph continued, “That was the moment that our lives really changed for good. “Speeding is not worth it; you’ve got dreams and you’ve got aspirations. “Justin has lost his aspirations, his dreams, he’s lost the opportunity to have children and a wife, a good job.” Steph is now using her grief to educate others about the need to drive carefully and consider the conditions of the road. Speed limits are there for a reason, they’re not a target speed to maintain at every corner. We’re urging you to talk to drivers, especially young ones, about the dangers that speeding and driving dangerously can have. If you're a parent of a young driver, then now's the time to talk to your children about the very real risks. It only takes a second for your life, and your families lives, to change forever. #OpSpotlight #YoungDriver

Ready for a new challenge? With just over 100 days left in 2025, now’s a great time to reflect on your goals and consider your next career move. We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference. Could that be you? 🔹 Police Constable opportunities via our entry programme 🔹 Detective Constable and Police Constable transferee opportunities 🔹 Special Constables 🔹 Performance analyst 🔹 Solicitor 🔹 Technical Officer – using cutting-edge technology to support serious crime investigations 🔹 Financial Investigator 🔹 Occupational Health and Wellbeing Advisors 🔹 Several volunteer opportunities Take the first step today, explore our current vacancies on our careers site: https://orlo.uk/uOZBH

From control room to frontline officer: one person, two vital roles. Rachel joined Derbyshire Constabulary over two years ago, and day-to-day, she works as a Dispatcher in the control room. This means that when a call comes in, she looks at where available officers are and works to assign officers to the incidents. Last year, she decided to take a leap and take on a new additional role of Special Constable to get a wider view of the work the force does. Since then, she hasn’t looked back. Special Constables are dedicated individuals who, after a hard day at work in their regular job, still have the enthusiasm and passion it takes to volunteer some of their free time to help others. They have the same powers and training as full-time police officers, the only difference is they volunteer their time as and when suites them. Rachel said: “I first wanted to give being a special a go so I could have a better understanding of the frontline and get an idea of the demand and what our cops are facing on a day-to-day basis. “Whilst we do hear everything on Dispatch, I think doing the role has given me much more of an appreciation for the reality of some of the tasks. “Having first-hand experience of this now on shift as a special is so rewarding, getting to see everything come together to keep that person, or people, safe. “It’s just a great feeling knowing you’re supporting those out on that frontline and you’re there as that extra person to provide support to the public.” To be a Special Constable, volunteers must attend 17 weekends of training. Once you’ve passed this, there will be continued support for you whilst you volunteer and the opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge through further training courses such as advanced driving. If this is something that takes your interest, you can learn more on our website here: https://lnkd.in/edMyQxxr