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Proud of our working culture

Proud of our working culture

Embracing diversity, inclusive to all

Proud of our benefits & rewards

In recognition of

All of your
hard work

Flexible Working

We take work-life balance seriously here at Northumbria Police, we have opportunities to suit you and your needs in both police staff and police officer roles.

Generous pension

We have generous pensions for Police Staff and Police Officers that reward your career with us.

Support Associations

Creating a great place to work is important for us and our support associations are part of that.  Available for all of our Police Staff, Police Officers and volunteers they support your wellbeing and careers.  They include Women in Policing, LGBT+ and Northumbria Police Ethnic Minorities Association, to name but a few.

Sports, Social Facilities & Discounts

You will be able to access a number of sports facilities and discounted gym memberships as well as receiving discounts at local businesses and services including those who are part of the Blue Light Discount Card.

Wellbeing

To take care of your physical and mental wellbeing we’ve invested in trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service offering 24/7 access to trained counsellors and a peer-led support programme.

Proud of our benefits & rewards

In recognition of

All of your
hard work

Flexible Working

We take work-life balance seriously here at Northumbria Police, we have opportunities to suit you and your needs in both police staff and police officer roles.

Generous pension

We have generous pensions for Police Staff and Police Officers that reward your career with us.

Support Associations

Creating a great place to work is important for us and our support associations are part of that.  Available for all of our Police Staff, Police Officers and volunteers they support your wellbeing and careers.  They include Women in Policing, LGBT+ and Northumbria Police Ethnic Minorities Association, to name but a few.

Sports, Social Facilities & Discounts

You will be able to access a number of sports facilities and discounted gym memberships as well as receiving discounts at local businesses and services including those who are part of the Blue Light Discount Card.

Wellbeing

To take care of your physical and mental wellbeing we’ve invested in trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service offering 24/7 access to trained counsellors and a peer-led support programme.

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Find a career that suits your skills and talents. Check out our current vacancies.

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Our People

Click on the images below to hear from current Northumbria Police Officers and Staff to find out what it’s like to be part of #TeamNP.

Answered by
Head of Forensics, Kirsty Potter

I love working for Northumbria Police

Northumbria Police makes it easy to share my passion for forensic science and to encourage others

Answered by
Philip Hamlani,
Neighbourhood Sergeant

I identify and protect the most vulnerable

At Northumbria Police we understand people can be vulnerable in many different ways

Answered by
Corporate Performance Manager,
David Garrigan

My transition from private to public sector was easy

I have been able to use my skills and experience to bring a different perspective to Northumbria Police

Answered by
Alex Barton,
Forensic Recovery Technician

Enrolled on placement to gain an insight into forensics

I am proud to have been given the opportunity to join the department permanently

Answered by
Elizabeth Hall,
Inspector Professional Standards

I can think of no better job and organisation

From a very young officer with no real skills, to now with 25 years of fantastic support

Answered by
Catherine Beech, Constable,
Core Learning & Delivery

Joined when I was quite young, I’ve grown up with the police

An apprehension I would have had was managing the job and the shifts with a young family, it isn’t impossible

Our People

Click on the images below to hear from current Northumbria Police Officers and Staff to find out what it’s like to be part of #TeamNP.

Find your fit

Read more about the breadth and depth of roles we have on offer at Northumbria Police. We have a keen focus on continuous professional development, so find out where a career at Northumbria Police could take you.

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Find your fit

Read more about the breadth and depth of roles we have on offer at Northumbria Police. We have a keen focus on continuous professional development, so find out where a career at Northumbria Police could take you.

View All

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I love being Head of Forensics

I love working for Northumbria Police, I have been here since 2016 and lead a Forensic Services Department of 60 Police Staff, approximately two thirds of whom are female. Northumbria Police makes it easy to share my passion for forensic science and to encourage others to join our units.

Answered by

Head of Forensics Kirsty Potter

My transition from private
to public sector was easy

My transition from private sector to public sector working was actually much easier than I expected. Whilst there are some obvious differences, clearly in terms of the activity policing differs greatly from banking, but at its core there are lots of similarities. I have been able to use my skills and experience to bring a different perspective to Northumbria Police

Answered by

Corporate Performance Manager,
David Garrigan

I can think of no better job

I can think of no better job or organisation that I would ever want to be a part of right from my first day as a naïve and very young officer with no real skills, to now with 25 years of fantastic support, confidence and experience behind me but still learning and still feeling valued.

Answered by

Elizabeth Hall, Inspector Professional Standards

Gaining an insight into forensics

I enrolled on a placement at Northumbria Police to gain an insight to a working forensic role, to enhance my CV and to assist the scientific support department. I am proud to have been given the opportunity to join the department permanently to fulfil the vision and values of Northumbria Police, as a forensic recovery technician I have the pleasure of being part of the forensic services whilst remaining in the comfort of the laboratory.

Answered by

Alex Barton, Forensic Recovery Technician

I identify and protect the most vulnerable

At Northumbria Police we understand people can be vulnerable in many different ways. It’s my job to help identify and protect the most vulnerable within the communities I serve. We take a multi-agency approach to do this and as well as targeting offenders, we will also refer victims to agencies that can offer further support and protection longer term. Being accessible to our communities is essential.

Answered by

Philip Hamlani, Neighbourhood Sergeant

Joined when I was quite young, I've grown up with the police


Catherine Beech from David on Vimeo.

Answered by

Constable, Catherine Beech

Communications and Engagement

Northumbria Police has fascinating stories to tell and incredible content to showcase. It’s the job of our 20-strong Communications and Engagement department to share that content with our communities.

The team ensures that we are one of the leading digital content producers in the region and that our messages reach millions of people every week. It’s their job to reassure our communities, keep them informed and make sure they know how to protect themselves from crime.

As well as running a busy press office, which fields thousands of enquiries during the course of a year, they’re also the faces behind Northumbria Police’s award-winning social media content and website.

We also have internal communications advisors who keep our workforce engaged and informed, plus a team of graphic designers, print and multimedia specialists.

It is a busy and energetic department, with new opportunities constantly on the horizon. Keep an eye out for vacancies in this exciting team.

Digital Forensics Unit

Our Digital Forensic Team is responsible for analysing more than 2,000 devices each year, gathering evidence for some of the North East’s most high profile court cases.

The work of our Digital Investigators has real-world significance, and the 19-strong team help the Force to investigate all types of crime, from murders and sexual exploitation, to frauds and burglaries. In 2019 alone the team analysed data from 1,145 mobile phones, 520 hard drives, 353 sim cards, 241 laptops and a range of other devices.

Thanks to digital forensics, our expert staff can place offenders at a crime scene and trace their movements; they can gather real insight into their interests, their associates and effectively catch them red-handed.

The team also research emerging tech and keep up to date with developments in the field to make sure our team stays at the forefront of modern policing.

Keep an eye out for vacancies in this exciting team.

Safeguarding Department

Working for our safeguarding team is a chance to be part of something special, part of something that really matters. It’s the priority of our safeguarding teams to protect those who need our help the most.

Their remit is varied and challenging – from providing essential support and advice for victims of crime, to investigating offences like domestic abuse, rape and child abuse.

They are also responsible for responding effectively to the challenges of missing children and adults, monitoring hate crime offences and protecting people from trafficking and modern day slavery.

Within the department our six Multi Agency Safeguarding Hubs have been recognised for being national best practice in helping support vulnerable victims. They each bring together police with the local authority, social services, housing, education and health who all work together to provide the best possible wrap-around care for vulnerable children and adults.

Managing offenders who pose the greatest risk also plays a significant part of keeping our communities safe. That’s the job of our MOSOVO (Management of Violent and Sexual Offenders) Department.

Keep an eye out for vacancies in our Safeguarding teams.

Communications and Engagement

Northumbria Police has fascinating stories to tell and incredible content to showcase. It’s the job of our 20-strong Communications and Engagement department to share that content with our communities.

The team ensures that we are one of the leading digital content producers in the region and that our messages reach millions of people every week. It’s their job to reassure our communities, keep them informed and make sure they know how to protect themselves from crime.

As well as running a busy press office, which fields thousands of enquiries during the course of a year, they’re also the faces behind Northumbria Police’s award-winning social media content and website.

We also have internal communications advisors who keep our workforce engaged and informed, plus a team of graphic designers, print and multimedia specialists.

It is a busy and energetic department, with new opportunities constantly on the horizon. Keep an eye out for vacancies in this exciting team.

Communications and Engagement

Northumbria Police has fascinating stories to tell and incredible content to showcase. It’s the job of our 20-strong Communications and Engagement department to share that content with our communities.

The team ensures that we are one of the leading digital content producers in the region and that our messages reach millions of people every week. It’s their job to reassure our communities, keep them informed and make sure they know how to protect themselves from crime.

As well as running a busy press office, which fields thousands of enquiries during the course of a year, they’re also the faces behind Northumbria Police’s award-winning social media content and website.

We also have internal communications advisors who keep our workforce engaged and informed, plus a team of graphic designers, print and multimedia specialists.

It is a busy and energetic department, with new opportunities constantly on the horizon. Keep an eye out for vacancies in this exciting team.

Digital Forensics Unit

Our Digital Forensic Team is responsible for analysing more than 2,000 devices each year, gathering evidence for some of the North East’s most high profile court cases.

The work of our Digital Investigators has real-world significance, and the 19-strong team help the Force to investigate all types of crime, from murders and sexual exploitation, to frauds and burglaries. In 2019 alone the team analysed data from 1,145 mobile phones, 520 hard drives, 353 sim cards, 241 laptops and a range of other devices.

Thanks to digital forensics, our expert staff can place offenders at a crime scene and trace their movements; they can gather real insight into their interests, their associates and effectively catch them red-handed.

The team also research emerging tech and keep up to date with developments in the field to make sure our team stays at the forefront of modern policing.

Keep an eye out for vacancies in this exciting team.

Safeguarding Department

Working for our safeguarding team is a chance to be part of something special, part of something that really matters. It’s the priority of our safeguarding teams to protect those who need our help the most.

Their remit is varied and challenging – from providing essential support and advice for victims of crime, to investigating offences like domestic abuse, rape and child abuse.

They are also responsible for responding effectively to the challenges of missing children and adults, monitoring hate crime offences and protecting people from trafficking and modern day slavery.

Within the department our six Multi Agency Safeguarding Hubs have been recognised for being national best practice in helping support vulnerable victims. They each bring together police with the local authority, social services, housing, education and health who all work together to provide the best possible wrap-around care for vulnerable children and adults.

Managing offenders who pose the greatest risk also plays a significant part of keeping our communities safe. That’s the job of our MOSOVO (Management of Violent and Sexual Offenders) Department.

Keep an eye out for vacancies in our Safeguarding teams.