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200 new constables to be
recruited for Merseyside Police
MERSEYSIDE Police have launched a
campaign to recruit over 200 new constables to the Force. Anyone aged over
18 is eligible to apply. There is no upper age limit for applications, but
the compulsory retirement age for a Police Officer is 60. All applicants
must pass a Police Selection Process (PSP) and complete a training
programme.
Chief Constable Sir Jon Murphy said:-
"I am delighted that the Force is in a position to recruit new Police
Officers for 2016. Merseyside Police is committed to maintaining a
professional and effective Police Force and providing our communities with
the best possible service for the public of Merseyside. We are looking for
men and women who thrive on challenges and are willing to work hard to learn
the skills necessary for this difficult, but critical role. Being a Police
Officer can be a tough job, but it is also 1 of the most rewarding jobs you
will ever have. The skills for being a good Police Officer include the
ability to work as part of a team, solve problems and keep calm and
confident under difficult circumstances. The role can be both physically and
mentally demanding but it is an opportunity for individuals to make a
difference and ensure that the people who live in the community they serve
feel safe."
Merseyside's Police Commissioner Jane Kennedy said:- "I am so pleased
that Merseyside Police is now in a position to be able to open recruitment
for new officers. The Force lost more than 1,600 people during the
Government's 6 year programme of austerity. Many services had to be stripped
right back and some were on the brink of disappearing all together. It also
put an unnecessary strain on the dedicated men and women who were left to
serve the public. Thankfully, following some detailed financial planning, we
have now been able to balance the budget and that means for the 1st time in
3 years we are in the fortunate position to be able to encourage new people
to apply to join the Merseyside Police family. I thank the public of
Merseyside for so generously supporting a small increase to the Policing
Precept of their Council Tax, which in part has enabled this to take place.
I know that people truly value the visible and accessible Neighbourhood
Policing style that Merseyside Police provides. This recruitment campaign
demonstrates our continued commitment to delivering the best possible local
service to the communities of Merseyside."
The recruitment lines are currently open, but applications will not be
considered after the Force receives 2000 applications. Anyone who is
interested in applying for the position or has any questions about the role
of a Police Constable can visit the Merseyside Police
website.
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