Salary £63,768 to £68,982
Recruitment Pack- Inspector and Detective Inspector Recruitment Pack.pdf
Applications are invited from substantive external Inspectors or Detective Inspectors, or external and internal Sergeants or Detective Sergeants seeking promotion, for several key leadership roles within North Yorkshire Police.
As an Inspector you will:
- Lead and manage teams to deliver professional, ethical policing, ensuring compliance with legal standards whilst protecting the public.
- Plan, prioritise and deploy resources effectively, balancing competing demands to deliver operational and investigative outcomes.
- Identify, assess and manage risk in line with national guidance, ensuring safety of officers, staff and the public.
- Build strong partnerships and engage stakeholders, working collaboratively to prevent crime and address vulnerability.
- Drive performance and continuous improvement, using data, evaluation and evidence-based approaches to enhance effectiveness.
- Develop and support people, promoting wellbeing, inclusion, high performance and continuous professional development within teams.
The full Inspector role profile can be found within the Recruitment Pack.
This is an incredibly exciting time for North Yorkshire Police, as we continue to build on strong foundations and deliver on our ambition to provide outstanding policing to the communities of York and North Yorkshire.
Please note that some Inspector roles involve 24/7 shift duties and some also have professional accreditation requirements to meet our organisational needs. Reasonable adjustments and individual personal needs will be considered alongside these requirements in any subsequent postings. However, please note all postings will be offered on an accept or decline basis.
North Yorkshire Police is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place. We also have an inclusion team who are there to support applicants at all stages of the process and can be contacted at inclusionteam@northyorkshire.police.uk.
North Yorkshire Police is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.
Eligibility to apply on promotion- For those applicants who are applying under the National Police Promotion Framework (NPPF) please ensure you meet the requirements set out in the College of Policing eligibility criteria. You must also have a valid NPPF Inspectors examination pass, within 5 years of the exam date. Further details on the criteria can be found on page 13 here.
For applicants who are applying for promotion under OSPRE, you must have a valid Part 1 and Part 2 at the appropriate level.
We are also accepting applications from substantive Inspectors or Detective Inspectors on transfer into North Yorkshire for those who have previously achieved NPPF step 4 or have previously qualified under OSPRE.
Line Manager and Senior Team (SMT) promotion support- To apply on promotion you must have the support of your Senior Management Team (SMT) via your Line Manager. The form can be found here and will need uploading as part of the application process, along with your PDR.
Line Manager application support (substantive transfer)- To apply to transfer to North Yorkshire on substantive transfer, you will need the support of your Line Manager. The form can be found here and will need uploading as part of the application process, along with your PDR.
Throughout the entire process candidates will be assessed against the 2024 Competency and Values Framework (CVF) at Level 2: Supervisor/middle manager- Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing.
Further information will be shared on our Familiarisation event via MS Teams on Wednesday 17 June 2026 10:00 – 11:00
To register for this event, please use the relevant link below-
Closing date for applications: Monday 29 June 2026 10:00.
