Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant
Warwickshire Police actively encourages applications from the armed forces and is proud to employ both officers and staff from a forces background. We are very supportive of our staff who are reservists and cadet instructors, and have specific policies including a Reservist policy, that enable them to meet their annual training requirements.
We would recommend people from the armed forces view our current vacancies. Our application forms specifically ask if individuals are currently serving, a veteran or a military spouse. Our veterans lead will contact new starters to offer support and arrange a ‘buddy up’ scheme with another in-force veteran.
In August 2019, Warwickshire Police was awarded Gold in the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), the highest badge of honour available to organisations that employ and support those who serve, veterans and their families. We originally signed the Community Covenant in 2012. In 2014 this was superseded by the AFC and in 2018 the force re-signed.
About us
Warwickshire Police is responsible for protecting people who live, work or visit Warwickshire. The area we cover is around 1,970 square kilometres and although Warwickshire is predominantly rural, it also encompasses some densely populated urban areas, market towns and popular tourist attractions such as Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon. Warwickshire has a population of 571,010 and this is significantly boosted by tourists. There are pockets of deprivation within the county that are within the 20 percent most deprived areas nationally.
Our force vision is to protect people from harm. Our values help to shape and guide the way we work with our communities, stakeholders, partners and colleagues.
We're recruiting for a range of roles right across our organisation, where every day is different and where you can make a difference.
View our current vacancies
We wish you every success with your application!
Our people
We are a small force, with a strong family feel and our workforce promise is to put your health and wellbeing first. Whether you're interested in a public-facing policing role or playing your part behind the scenes to keep our communities safe, we have a range of career options in policing, professional, technical and administrative roles with Warwickshire Police.
Promoting equality of opportunity and celebrating diversity are fundamental enablers for our vision, and intrinsic to our organisational culture and leadership. They help shape the way in which we design and deliver our services.
The force has an inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, with staff proud to work for Warwickshire Police.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Warwickshire Police is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. Further information can be found here.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the force, where communities are under-represented, including those from minority ethnicity communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
The force also has a diversity and inclusion strategy, which focuses on five main themes:
- Growing a workforce which is representative of the communities they serve.
- Being an employer of choice that attracts, recognises and retains the very best people.
- Developing an inclusive culture within the force at all levels and ranks.
- Supporting members of the workforce to reach their potential.
- Putting the health and wellbeing of the workforce first.
Wellbeing at Warwickshire Police
Joining Warwickshire Police means you will be treated as a valued member of our family from day one. Alongside the employment benefits we offer through pay and reward – including access to Government pension schemes and parental leave, there are a whole host of benefits for officers, staff and volunteers to help your mental, physical and financial wellbeing. These include:
- You can join the Sports Club at a really competitive cost. You can use six gyms across the county 24/7, and attend local, national and international events.
- You can use the employee assistance programme free of charge 24/7 for confidential virtual/phone assistance for personal or professional matters affecting your mental health, physical or financial wellbeing.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- You can talk to trained ‘peer supporter’ volunteers who provide a confidential listening ear if any personal and professional matters are causing you concern, and signpost you to additional help and support.
- You can join staff support networks who represent groups of colleagues and interests and work to improve individuals' experiences at work and support their health and wellbeing.
- You can get involved in our force calendar where we focus each month on healthy lifestyles, mental health, leadership, employee safety, physical health and employee engagement through events, blogs and drop-in sessions.
- You can access the ‘Oscar Kilo’ network and its resources – part of the National Police Wellbeing Service.
- You can get a pre-paid voucher for an annual eye test.