Our values of Courage; Compassion; Community and Professionalism are built into everything we do at Suffolk Constabulary. Our workforce culture is important to us, and sharing our values is important in ensuring we find and retain the best people.
We welcome applications from both uniformed and detective Inspectors for opportunities across the force. The Chief Inspector role is central to the successful delivery of operational policing, driving performance, and achieving the outcomes that matter most to the public. We are seeking leaders who can inspire teams, foster a positive culture, and maintain a relentless focus on service excellence, ensuring Suffolk Constabulary continues to provide outstanding policing and delivers results that make a tangible difference to our communities.
Why choose to work in Suffolk?
Suffolk is a county full of history with a diverse culture and is home to fifty miles of beautiful coastline. In fact, The Suffolk Coast has been voted as one of the ‘Best Places to Live’ with both the Suffolk Coast & Heaths and Dedham Vale being designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Beyond the beaches, there is a wide variety of things to see and do, with attractions including magnificent castles such as Framlingham Castle, medieval towns, stately homes and lush gardens. Suffolk's County Town, Ipswich, is one of the oldest English towns and is home to over 1,500 years of heritage, a host of waterfront bars and pubs, a number of theatres and galleries and plenty of shopping opportunities.
Plus, Suffolk has (on average!) 2 hours more sunshine than other parts of the country. What more could you need?
What can you expect if you are successful in your application with us?
A progressive workforce committed to being future fit to best represent policing in Suffolk.
A chief officer team working together to achieve the best results for our people and communities.
A unique collaboration between Suffolk and Norfolk Constabularies, offering greater personal development and advancement opportunities.
If you pass our selection process, you will be invited to attend an Interview Board (to include assessment). Following interview, successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks which will include medical assessment, fitness test, and vetting checks.
Key Dates*:
Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage of the process:
Applications Open Monday 24th August
Briefing event (virtual) Tuesday 1st September 14:00 and Thursday 3rd September 11:00
Closing date for completed forms and PDRs to be with the recruitment team Friday 11th September at 12noon
Application shortlisting W/C 14th September
Interview Board & Assessment W/C 28th September (dates TBC)
*Although unlikely, dates may be subject to change
Before you apply:
You should currently be, or have previously been, substantive in rank at Inspector seeking promotion, or a substantive Chief Inspector seeking level transfer.
You will need your current PDR to submit with your application. Your PDR should include evidence why promotion is the right step for you now, highlight any development and what is/has been done to develop in these areas and should also show what continued professional development (CPD) has been undertaken.
For consideration for DCI roles, candidates must be PIP2 qualified, and evidence recent and relevant investigative experience.
You should not currently be under a formal stage for UPP.
You should not currently be under a formal investigation for conduct.
Professional Development Reviews (PDR’s)
Please note Suffolk Constabulary places a lot of importance on our selection process and all our opportunities must be supported by a PDR, evidencing that an officer is suitable for promotion/transfer and is also fully supported by their management team for their next step up/transfer. Therefore, if you are interested in applying, please ensure that you will be able to submit your current PDR as part of the process.
How to apply
If you are an ambitious and forward-thinking undefined undefined to delivering continuous improvement and high-quality public service, we encourage you to apply. To request an application pack, please email the Recruitment Team at: INSPPromotions@suffolk.police.uk
When requesting a pack please make it clear if you are a substantive Chief Inspector or Inspector looking to transfer on promotion to Chief Inspector, to ensure you are sent the correct information and progressed through the appropriate process.
Submission of application form
Fully completed forms (including your PDR) should be returned to the above email address by the closing time of Friday 11th September at 12noon.
Any forms received after this time will not be progressed, unless there are exceptional circumstances. Any exceptional circumstances must be submitted in an email at the time of submitting your form and any decision in relation to you entering the process will be made by a senior ranking officer.
The Recruitment Team will email an acknowledgement of your application form within three working days of the closing date. If you have not received an email clearly confirming receipt of your form within this time you should contact the recruitment team on 01953 425476.
Briefing session attendance
To book your attendance for the briefing session, and to receive details on how to attend, please contact the recruitment team by email at INSPPromotions@suffolk.police.uk
