It is essential that our workforce reflects the diverse community that we police and that we ensure all our staff are given equality of opportunity to reach their full potential in order to provide the best possible service to the people of County Durham.
It is essential that our workforce reflects the diverse community that we police and that we ensure all our staff are given equality of opportunity to reach their full potential in order to provide the best possible service to the people of County Durham.
Employing over 2,700 Police Officers, Special Constables and Police Staff the philosophy of Durham Constabulary is defined by the term ‘Aiming for Excellence’.
This philosophy provides the principles and mechanisms through which Durham Constabulary delivers its vision of being the best in community focused policing and describes the way in which our people are led, organised, managed and developed and consulted.
We value people from different backgrounds and work closely with organisations such as the Durham Black and Asian Police Association to ensure all of our staff have the appropriate support and career development that they need.
As a large organisation there are numerous departments which offer a myriad of careers in many disciplines and grades with the opportunity of promotion and lateral development.
Job opportunities range from:
Accountancy, Administration, Finance and Personnel and Development
Crime Scene Investigators and Finger Print Technicians
Communications – Call Handlers and Dispatchers
Community Support Officers
Domestic Violence Coordinators
Intelligence Researchers and Analysts
I.T. & Computer Unit
Legal Services Staff
Occupational Health Unit
Durham Constabulary boasts a generous annual leave entitlement, a flexible approach to work/life balance issues, and also a competitive pension plan. Employees can enjoy the use of a range of sporting and social facilities, including swimming pool and squash courts at our Headquarters site.
Diversity matters and we value people from different backgrounds. We will take into consideration any individual requirements in relation to religious or cultural needs to enable you to take up employment.
For details of all our current vacancies please log onto our website at www.durham.police.uk