Dorset Police/ Devon and Cornwall Police

Alliance Data Protection Advisor Location: These positions can be based at Police Headquarters, Exeter, Devon, or Winfrith, Dorset, with the flexibility to work up to two days per week from home following the successful completion of the induction period (subject to a suitable home working environment). Salary: Grade 4 - Starts at £27,204 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £29,859 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent The closing date for applications is 17/08/2026, 12:00. About the role: Are you interested in information rights? Join our expanding Alliance Data Protection Team as one of three new Alliance Data Protection Advisors, supporting Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police. This role supports the Alliance Data Protection and Information Sharing Manager in helping both Forces comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys researching information, making sound decisions and providing high-quality customer service. You will play a key role in coordinating and processing Subject Access Requests (SARs) from receipt through to completion, ensuring responses are accurate, compliant and issued within statutory timescales. You will undertake research across multiple systems, work closely with departments across both Forces to gather and verify information, and provide advice to internal and external customers on data protection matters. There will be opportunities to contribute to awareness sessions and workshops, attend meetings across both Forces and develop your professional knowledge through relevant training and networking opportunities. We are looking for organised and detail-focused individuals with an awareness of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, with strong research and decision-making skills. You will be able to manage and prioritise your workload effectively, produce clear and well-structured written correspondence, and demonstrate confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. A formal qualification in Data Protection is desirable; however, candidates who do not currently hold a qualification should be willing to work towards the BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection which would be fully funded by the Force. Join us and help ensure that personal information is handled lawfully, fairly and transparently while supporting the vital work of policing across Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. What you get if you join us: If you work for us, you will get access to: A competitive salary with yearly increments. 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers). Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties. Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5). Company sick pay. Competitive local government pension scheme. Job related equipment, as required. Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties. Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme). Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services. Development and training opportunities. Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need. Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need. Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan). To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Devon and Cornwall Police, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Senior Financial Accountant Location: Exeter Salary : Starts at £52,194 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £57,186 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37hours per week) We are welcoming applications for the role of Senior Financial Accountant with Dorset Police based at the following location(s): Police Headquarters, Exeter, Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset Join our Alliance Finance Department, a team of around 80 professionals delivering payroll, purchasing and exchequer, and accountancy services across both Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police. Based across our headquarters in Exeter or Winfrith, this hybrid role offers regular home working and the opportunity to work alongside colleagues located at your preferred headquarters. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive team serving two police forces. We are seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Financial Accountant to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial accounting services across both forces and the respective Officers of the Police and Crime Commissioners. Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting, you will provide senior-level financial expertise, helping to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements while supporting the delivery of robust financial management. The role includes responsibility for supporting the production of annual statutory accounts, overseeing capital accounting and treasury-related activity, managing statutory returns, and working closely with auditors, actuaries, valuers and senior stakeholders. You will lead financial accounting activities, drive continuous improvement, provide technical guidance to finance colleagues, and support strategic financial planning, including capital programmes and medium-term financial strategies. You will also deputise for the Head of Financial Accounting when required, providing senior leadership support. This is a new and exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership, stakeholder engagement and service development within a complex and high-profile public sector environment. About You You will be a fully qualified CCAB accountant (or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience and a proven track record of producing and interpreting complex financial information. You will possess strong leadership and communication skills, experience of managing and developing teams, and the ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and organisational change is essential. Experience of public sector accounting and knowledge of the wider local government or policing finance landscape would be advantageous. Key Highlights Senior leadership role within a collaborative Alliance Finance team. Opportunity to influence financial strategy and statutory reporting. Hybrid working arrangements available, subject to business needs. Work with a broad range of senior stakeholders, including Chief Financial Officers, auditors, and operational leaders. Contribute to the financial sustainability and governance of two Police Forces. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by ensuring strong financial stewardship and supporting the delivery of vital public services across Dorset, and Devon and Cornwall. What you get if you join us: If you work for us, you will get access to: A competitive salary with yearly increments. Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties. Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5). Company sick pay. Competitive local government pension scheme. Job related equipment supplied, as required. Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties. Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme). Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services. Development and training opportunities available. Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need. Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need. Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan). To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Devon & Cornwall Police, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Dorset Special Constable Location: Forcewide - Dorset Contract Type: Special Constable Volunteer Hours per week: 4 (It is a mandatory requirement that a Special Constable will complete 16 hours a month on average a year, every year. This is 200 hours in total per year) Competency and Values Framework (CVF) Job Advert Description Special Constables are volunteer police officers who give their spare time to police their communities. This volunteer role gives you the chance to work alongside regular police officers and staff, bring your life skills and experiences and give something back to this beautiful part of the world. It's not all glamorous, but it is rewarding. You'll need to be able to give at least 16 hours of your time each month. Once trained, you will have the same powers as a regular police officer helping to protect and support the people who live in Dorset. We're looking for honest, respectful, selfless and motivated people who want to do something worthwhile in their spare time. Could you be there in someone's time of need? If yes, then apply today through the link. Under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted. A politically restricted post prevents an individual from having any active political role either in or outside the workplace and will automatically be disqualified from standing for or holding elected office. They are also restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or a person who is or seeks to be a candidate and speaking to the public at large or publishing any written or artistic work that could give the impression that they are advocating support for a political party. For more information, please visit our website or see Alliance PSD20 Working Practice via SharePoint. Already have an account? If you have previously created an account please click 'login' at the bottom of the page next to the 'submit registration' button. Once logged in, you will be taken to the application. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Dorset Police, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Geographic communications officer Location: Police Headquarters, Exeter Salary: Starts at £38,169 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £42,612 per annum If you are not currently a police staff employee and are successful for this post, you will be offered a Fixed Term contract. The closing date for applications is 18/08/2026, 12:00. Help Shape the Conversation Around Policing in Your Community Are you a skilled communicator with a flair for storytelling, media relations and public engagement? Do you want to make a real difference by helping communities better understand and connect with their local police service? We are looking for a Geographic News Officer to join our Communications Team and play a key role in promoting positive policing activity, support local engagement and deliver impactful communications across a diverse geographic area in Devon and Cornwall. About the Role As a Geographic News Officer, you will be responsible for producing compelling content, managing local media opportunities and ensuring key messages are communicated effectively through a range of communication channels, with particular emphasis on media outlets. Working closely with operational policing teams, senior leaders, partners and communities, you will identify local issues and create targeted communications that inform, engage and reassure the public. What You'll Be Doing Write media releases that promote the proactive work of local policing teams, instilling public confidence and reassurance. Identify and promote positive stories, campaigns and operational successes through the media and other communication platforms. Be visible with stakeholders, and policing colleagues across the Force area. Set up and accompany policing teams and senior leaders at media events. Create engaging content for digital, social, internal and traditional comms. channels. Build strong relationships with media representatives, stakeholders and partner organisations to wide communication reach. Develop and deliver communication strategies that support local policing priorities and community needs. Visibility accompany media, visit policing teams across the Force area, and partners What We're Looking For We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative media and communications professional who can build trusted relationships and deliver high-quality media communications in a fast-paced environment. You will ideally have: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong media handling and stakeholder engagement skills. The ability to identify newsworthy stories and translate complex information into accessible and engaging messages. Experience in creating content for multiple communication channels. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. A proactive, collaborative and customer-focused approach. Experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field. Driving licence is required as travel across the Force area is necessary. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to be part of a team that helps inform, reassure and engage communities while supporting the work of frontline policing. You'll have the chance to work on a diverse range of projects, build valuable relationships and make a tangible impact on public confidence and community engagement. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Devon & Cornwall Police, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Dispatch & Contact Officer Location: Dorset Salary: Scale D - Starts at £27,204 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £29,859 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent , Full Time (37hours per week) About the role: Owing to the nature of the role, candidates will need to have reached the age of 18 by the start date. Earn up to £35,830 per annum. The starting salary for Scale D is £31,012, which is inclusive of 14% shift allowance PLUS the potential to earn up to £2,500 for weekend working which is claimable once training is completed and the full shift pattern has commenced. Therefore, this cannot be claimed during Monday to Friday classroom-based training. You will be booked to attend a two-week dispatch course within your 12-month probation and will not be able to claim the weekend working allowance for these two weeks if you are not required to work weekend shifts during this time. When proficient (this is subject to pass/fail assessments after completion of 999 training) you will move to the full 24/7 shift pattern and receive Scale D £32,644 , which is inclusive of 20% shift allowance PLUS the potential to earn up to £2500 for weekend working . Please note, initial training up to the point of becoming proficient in 999 calls, takes from 5 to 7 months on average. Dispatch training is scheduled after this time frame but well within the probationary period. Yearly increments will then apply until the top of the scale is reached in order to earn £35,830 per annum, which is inclusive of 20% shift allowance. A unique job for a unique person, this role demands a friendly, patient, broad minded individual with a positive attitude. You must be able to work as part of a close knit, supportive team and make decisions in situations which may be frustrating or distressing for the caller. The role of a Dispatch and Contact Officer at Winfrith requires you to participate in the operation of the Dorset Contact Management and provide a high-quality service to members of the public, police officers and police staff. The focus of the Force Command Centre is on making every contact count by getting it right first time and ensuring an efficient and effective customer journey as well as seeking to address the maximum number of calls at the first point of contact within a 24-hour capability. You will also be responsible for directing officers to the scenes of incidents and controlling incidents via radio and other forms of digital communication. Prior to your Contact Officer training course (which you will be advised of once you have started in the role) you will be working as a triage operator to familiarise yourself with Contact Centre and the types of enquiries. The duration of your time on triage will vary depending on when the next training course is due to start. Your salary and shift allowance will remain as above. You will act as the first point of contact for members of the public using the 101 and 999 service, utilising risk assessments you will ensure that the most appropriate help and support is established, providing an efficient and reactive response to requests for service from the public. Please note: No annual leave will be granted during the training course dates and these dates will be confirmed once you are in force. The course is 12 weeks long. Any leave booked prior to joining the force will be honoured. Whilst this role is based at Bournemouth, you may be required to travel to the Winfrith site for training. Recruitment Timeline You may wish to make a note of some key stages which sets out your journey to the Dorset Police family. Eligibility to apply via our e-recruitment portal. Situational Judgement Test - You will have 7 days to complete once you have completed your eligibility. Virtual Assessment Centre - You will have 7 days to complete once you have passed the SJT. Final Interview and telephone assessment. You will receive a link to book an interview if you have passed the SJT and Virtual Assessment Centre. Type of working arrangement: Static-Worker - A Static-Worker has little or no opportunity to work remotely as they need to carry out their work at a specific force premises, this could be for a number of reasons including the location of equipment. Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need. Details about the hybrid working e.g Office attendance minimum 1 day per week. This is subject to change as per business requirements: To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Dorset Police, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Contact Officer Location: Dorset Salary: Scale D - Starts at £27,204 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £29,859 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent , Full Time (37hours per week) We are welcoming applications for the role of DCM - Contact Officer with Dorset Police based at the following location(s): Bournemouth Police Station (OC) Owing to the nature of the role, candidates will need to have reached the age of 18 by the start date. The commencing salary will be Scale D £31,012 to £34,039 per annum inclusive of a 14% shift allowance PLUS the potential to earn up to £2,500 weekend working allowance, which is claimable once you have completed your classroom-based training and are working your shift pattern. Acting as the front line of policing as one of our Contact Officers at Bournemouth HQ you will be responsible for receiving non-emergency and emergency calls, and online contact from members of the public. Your role will be ensuring the most appropriate help and support is established, handling every call with empathy, whilst remaining calm when dealing with potentially sensitive and upsetting calls. The focus of the Dorset Contact Management (DCM) is on making every contact count by getting it right first time and ensuring an efficient and effective customer journey as well as seeking to address the maximum number of service calls at the first point of contact within a 24 hour capability. Prior to your Contact Officer training course (which you will be advised of once you have started in the role) you will be working as a triage operator to familiarise yourself with Contact Centre and the types of enquiries. The duration of your time on triage will vary depending when the next training course is due to start. Your salary and shift allowance will remain as above. You will act as the first point of contact for members of the public using the 101 and 999 service, utilising risk assessments you will ensure that the most appropriate help and support is established, providing an efficient and reactive response to requests for service from the public. Please note: No annual leave will be granted during the training course dates and these dates will be confirmed once you are in force. The course is 12 weeks. Any leave booked prior to joining the force will be honoured. Whilst this role is based at Bournemouth, you may be required to travel to the Winfrith site for training. Recruitment Timeline You may wish to make a note of some key stages which sets out your journey to the Dorset Police family. Eligibility to apply via our e-recruitment portal. Situational Judgement Test - You will have 7 days to complete once you have completed your eligibility. Virtual Assessment Centre - You will have 7 days to complete once you have passed the SJT. Final Interview and telephone assessment. You will receive a link to book an interview if you have passed the SJT and Virtual Assessment Centre. Type of working arrangement: Static-Worker - A Static-Worker has little or no opportunity to work remotely as they need to carry out their work at a specific force premises, this could be for a number of reasons including the location of equipment. Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need. Details about the hybrid working e.g Office attendance minimum 1 day per week. This is subject to change as per business requirements: To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Dorset Police, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.