999 Contact Handler

Your headset is a lifeline.

Be the calm voice when it matters the most, someone somewhere is having the worst day of their life… and they need you!

You’ll be helping people through some of the toughest moments they’ll ever face, whether it’s a life-threatening emergency or a call for guidance, your voice will bring calm, clarity and action when it’s needed the most.

The ultimate multi-tasker!

No predictable days, one minute you’re helping report a cow on the road, the next you’re coordinating a response to something critical.

Fast paced career, immediate impact.

  • Answer calls and figure out what’s really going on…fast
  • Use your judgement to solve problems and make quick decisions
  • Support people through intense, emotional and chaotic moments

You don’t need to have done this before, but you do need to be:

  • Calm under pressure
  • A great listener who can pick up on what’s not being said
  • Quick thinking with good judgement
  • Empathetic but stay focused and professional

You’re not just answering calls, you’re making a real impact every shift, building great skills in communication, crisis handling and decision making.

You'll be providing a service 24/7, working on a 4 on, 4 off rota, you'll work 2 x days 07:00 - 19:00, 2 x nights 19:00 - 07:00 then 4 days off. These cover weekends and bank holidays, including Christmas Day.

READY TO BE THE VOICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE?

Apply now and start making an impact from your very first call.

Closing date 29th November 2026 at 11.55pm

Join one of our informative webinars to get a real insight into the role.

To find out more about Leicestershire Police and understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.

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