Police Controller

As a Police Controller, you will be on the front line of policing and responsible for receiving emergency 999 calls from members of the public and dispatching Officers to the scene. You will need to apply an investigative mind set to;

Risk assess police incidents, prioritise deployment of resources and dispatch police resources via the radio;

Communicate with Officers via the radio and provide them with information and support;

Receive emergency 999 calls;

Accurately record information; and

Ensure the public receives the required help and support, whilst handling sensitive and upsetting matters with empathy and a calm attitude.

The standard shift pattern for this role is 6 days on and 4 days off on a rotating 20 week pattern (averaging at 37 hours per week). Shifts are generally 10 hours long with a 1-hour meal break and example hours are; 0700-1700, 1200-2200, 1700-0300 and 2200-0700. However, you may work any variation of a 10 hour shift depending on our demand and resource levels.