Police Staff
Durham Constabulary relies on the support and dedication of over 650 members of support staff. We value all of our staff as indicated by our accreditation to Investors in People and aim to operate a one-employee culture.
As a large organisation there are numerous departments which offer a myriad of careers in many disciplines and grades with the opportunity of promotion and lateral development.
Job opportunities range from:
- Accountancy, Administration
- Clerical Work, Crime Scene Investigators, Communications & Help Desk, Community Support Officers, Corporate Development, Detention Officer
- Dog Trainers, Domestic Violence Coordinators, Driver Handy Persons, Driving Instructors
- Finance, Fingerprint Bureau, Fleet Management, Firearms Registration, Intelligence Analysts, I.T. & Computer Unit
- Kennel Hands
- Legal Services Staff
- Maintenance Engineers, Mechanics
- Occupational Health Unit
- Personnel Managers and Assistants, Photography, Press Officers, Printing and Design ervices, Physical Training Instructors, Property Services, Procurement
- Scientific Support, Sports Centre Staff, Support Managers
- Traffic Management, Traffic Wardens, Transport Services, Trainers
- Welfare and Counseling
Current Vacancies
for our current vacancies.
Conditions of Service
Working hours
The standard working week is one of 37 hours Monday to Friday. Most posts are subject to a flexible working hours scheme.
Annual leave
Annual leave will be 26 days (plus a further five days for those who immediately prior to the commencement of the leave year, have had not less than 5 years' continuous service under one or more police authorities as a member of civilian support staff). The foregoing leave is in addition to normal public holidays. The Annual Leave Year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Employees who commence employment during the year will be entitled to a proportion of the Annual Leave entitlement.
Pension
New employees are required to choose a pension arrangement to which they will contribute on taking up appointment with Durham Constabulary.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- The State Earnings Related Pension Scheme.
- A Personal Pension arrangement
Probationary Period
Substantive appointment is subject to a Probationary Period of six months. At the end of the Probationary Period, subject to a satisfactory report, you will be transferred to the established staff.
Leisure Facilities
Durham Constabulary employees enjoy the use of a range of sporting and social facilities at Aykley Heads, including swimming pool and squash courts.
Smoking Policy
Durham Constabulary operates a "No Smoking" policy except in designated areas.
Job share
Most posts are considered suitable for Job Share.
Voluntary Reserve Forces
Candidates must be prepared to resign from the Military Adult Voluntary Reserve Forces as a condition of their employment. These are defined as the T.A.; the Royal Naval Reserve; the Royal Marines Reserve; the Royal Auxiliary Air Force and the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
