Police staff jobs

We host interviews both in person and online, the format will be confirmed by the Talent Acquisition Team.

• If your interview is in person, feel free to ask about practical details such as parking arrangements and who will welcome you on arrival.
• If your interview is online, make sure your technology is working properly, that you have the right software, and that you’re in quiet space that is suitable for an interview.

Yes. Some Northumbria Police staff roles offer part-time hours or flexible working patterns, helping you balance work, life and other commitments.

You’ll find the specific working hours listed in each job advert. If you’re unsure whether a role supports flexible working, just reach out via email to our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to talk through your options.

We’re committed to recruiting talented people and removing barriers that may prevent people from applying to join the police. Some of the support available to you includes:

Positive Action Support

Our in-house Positive Action team is on hand to offer support, whether you’re considering an application or are already going through the recruitment process. They’re here to help those from under-represented groups, including those from ethnic minority communities or those with a disability. The team will work with you to understand any barriers you believe you face to joining our force. To help you prepare for the role you can get in touch with our Positive Action representatives by emailing careers@northumbria.police.uk

Disability Confident Scheme

It is important that Northumbria Police represent the communities we serve. We celebrate the benefits of having diverse thinkers within our organisation, including those with a disability or a neurodiversity condition. We are happy to provide any adjustments that might support you through the application process. To discuss the support available to you throughout the application process please email careers@northumbria.police.uk.

Yes. You can apply for more than one job through our application portal and track the status of each application.

No, we do not currently offer work experience opportunities at Northumbria Police.

If you’d like to explore your opportunities at TeamNP, or find out more about the roles available you can get in touch with our Talent Acquisition Team or, you can considering volunteering with us to get insight to life behind the badge.

Some police staff roles at Northumbria Police require a valid driving licence, as you may need to drive police vehicles to various locations across the region. If a role includes this requirement, it will be clearly stated in the job advert.

In some cases, we may also highlight that travel is necessary. If you don’t hold a driving licence or have access to a vehicle, you’ll need to show how you can meet this requirement by other means.

If a disability or health condition prevents you from driving, you may be eligible for support through the Access to Work scheme.

It’s worth noting that some of our police stations and buildings are in remote locations. However, there may be flexibility on your working location depending on the role. If you have any questions please get in touch with our Talent Acquisition Team – we’re here to help.

We’re proud to be among the top 100 apprenticeship employers. We offer apprenticeships across a variety of roles within the force, allowing you to explore your career aspirations while achieving a qualification. Click here to find out more about apprenticeships at Northumbria Police.

We embrace and promote hybrid working across many of our police staff roles. This means that, depending on the role, staff may have the flexibility to split their working time between office locations and remote working at home. Hybrid working supports a better work-life balance while maintaining strong team collaboration and service delivery.

Details about hybrid working arrangements will be clearly outlined in the job advert. We encourage applicants to discuss this further with the hiring manager during the interview stage to understand how it applies to the specific role.

We offer a wide range of training tailored to each role, including online learning, hands-on experience, classroom sessions, and job-specific activities. Every police staff member follows a clear induction and development pathway to build the skills and knowledge needed for success.

Our in-house workshops focus on essential skills like presentation techniques, self-reflection, and personal wellbeing. Staff who want to grow into leadership roles can join our leadership development programme, which builds the transferable skills needed to lead with confidence.

We support our staff throughout their careers. Line managers hold regular Performance & Development Reviews to help you set goals, identify training needs, and close any skill gaps – keeping your progress on track.

Everyone at Northumbria Police, whether in uniform or not, holds a position of trust and responsibility. If you succeed in the interview process, we’ll offer you a conditional role subject to pre-employment checks that confirm your suitability to join the Force. Our vetting process can take longer than in other organisations, so we appreciate your patience.

To avoid delays, complete and return all required forms as soon as possible. While we don’t set a fixed timeframe for vetting, we work through files as quickly as we can.

Throughout your application journey, honesty is essential. Always share relevant information during both the application and vetting stages. We’ll ask questions, but we also encourage you to proactively disclose anything that might affect your eligibility or suitability for the role.