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A vacancy has become available for a Police Sergeant- Deputy Force Incident Manager to join the Force Control Room team based at FCRB (Force Control Room Birmingham) Baskerville House, Birmingham.
This is a key operational role, responsible for managing risk and ensuring an effective and proportionate policing response to live incidents. The successful candidate will pay a central role in command and control, supporting the delivery of high-quality service to the public. They will work alongside a Force Incident Manager.
The successful applicant will provide support to the FIM and use the National Decision Model to evidence decisions made during incident management. They will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate deployment of operational resources to live incidents and taking initial incident command of a variety of incidents.
Please note this is a specialist position, as there is a requirement to be trained as a Tactical Firearms Commander. The role also entails a minimum tenure period of 24 months. For further information regarding the role, please see the attached job description.
Eligibility Criteria:
In order to be considered for this role, applicants must meet the initial eligibility requirements below. By submitting an application, you are self-certifying that you meet this criteria.
How To Apply:
Applications close on Wednesday 9th September.
Please complete and submit an online application form by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below.
All applications will be subject to a paper sift in line with the required competencies and criteria for the role.
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Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices.
If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here.
Use of AI
AI can be a useful tool to spark ideas or help you organise your thoughts, but when it comes to your application, we want to hear from you, not an algorithm. What truly stands out to us are genuine stories, personal insights and the experiences that have shaped who you are. Authenticity matters - it helps us understand your motivations, your strengths and how you’ll contribute to our team. So, use AI if it helps you get started, but let your own voice lead the way.
