Recruitment

Working for States of Jersey Police

As a Police Officer

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE STATES OF JERSEY POLICE. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

To find out more please call our Human Resources department on 01534 612356 or 612358 for an application pack or email the department: recruitment@jersey.pnn.police.uk.

CANDIDATES APPLYING TO BE POLICE OFFICERS MUST HAVE BEEN CONTINUOUSLY RESIDENT IN JERSEY FOR THREE YEARS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION OR BE QUALIFIED TO LIVE IN THE ISLAND.

Click here to find out more about what we need from you before you apply.

Please find below the sequence of events candidates can expect to go through before they join the States of Jersey Police as a Police officer.

Advertising in the local media
Application form and 250 word essay received from candidate
Paper sift of application form and essay to check for standards such as presentation and accuracy
Police initial recruitment exam (PIR): multiple choice questions and written English papers
Security checks of applicants and immediate family members as indicated on form
Interview - a one to one interview with a Police officer of rank
Medical examination - a full assessment to include dental, sight and hearing checks by our Occupational Health department
Physical competence assessment
Extended interview day - individual and group exercises to assess competencies plus a short interview with a Police officer of rank and an HR representative
Offer of a position with the States of Jersey Police
Enrolment
Swearing in at the Royal Court
Police Headquarters for 15 weeks of intensive training
Operational period: ten weeks of tutorship and assignment to the 'on street' development unit
Supervised Patrol
Further study
Completion of probationary period
Appointment confirmed by Chief Officer