Police Staff Job Interview!?

Question

If you've been through one, please give us some advice.
What specific questions I might be asked?
What might be a presentation topic about?

Position of Intelligence Analyst in UK

Answer 1

It depends. Firstly, are you in the UK? Secondly, what position is it for?

Answer 2

Do some basic research on the force that you have applied to. Look at their website and read their five year strategic plan to see what their goals are. In particular look for the issues that are of particular concern to that force. For some burglary is a major issues for others it is car crime. This will dictate what their priorities are and where their resources (financial and manpower) are going to be directed.

I also suggest that you look at the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) and the National Intelligence Model (NIM). Those three are the most important things for front line policing in the UK today. They dictate how the Police function and what they can and can't do. Essentially, Intelligence led neighbourhood policing is the big issue for all UK forces in the 21st century and I cannot stress enough how important those words are to the Police at the moment; Intelligence and Neighbourhood Policing. Do not panic and think you will be tested in depth on any of these issues because they will not expect you to be an expert in Criminal Justice but a classic question they love to ask is "What have you done to prepare for this interview?". You can then say, "Well I've read the Force Strategic Plan, I then looked at PACE, RIPA and the NIM" and then be prepared to eleborate briefly by describing what these are about, usually a sentence to sum them up is sufficient. In addition to looking at the Force website which should be your starting point try also looking at the Home Office website especially for PACE, RIPA and the NIM.

They may ask you about what your strengths are, what you weaknesses are (this is a tricky one, don't try and be clever and say "Oh, I work too hard and don't know when to call it a day", but make it a genuine negative but say how you are trying to address that behaviour). They also like to ask scenario questions such as, "what would you do in this type of situation" etc, and also be prepared to give examples of what you have done in your work previously. Board interviewers will also give you big marks for asking them questions. It shows you are keen and have given the job some thought before the interview. For example try asking, "What is the environment like here and who will I be working with if I am giving the post?", "Why has the job become available and how many people have held the post in the last five years?", etc. Try and squeeze in a question specific to the role you interview for as well and don't ask more than three or four.

If you do your research well and remember to relax and not panic you will do fine. Listen carefully to the questions and take your time to answer them. Be clear and concise. Oh, and I am sure I don't need to say this but dress to impress. I have read many interview books and a lot of corporate CEOs say the most striking colours for making a good impression are black trousers/skirt suit and a dark blue shirt.

Good luck! I hope you do well. The Police are a great organisation to work for. I loved my time on the job and if it wasn't for emigrating to the States to marry my wife I would still be on the job.

Answer 3

Like veryone said it depends what job you are going for.

I work for the police in Scotland answering the non emergency calls. My interview was tests, a role play and a competency based interview.

Answer 4

Depends on what you'll be doing. (Clerk? Leads Operator? Computer Technician? Records Room Tech? Many many others)

This will typically be very similar to any other interview process for a job that entails a lot of personal responsibility, including delving much more into your personal life (background checks, meeting your personal/professional references, etc) than a cashier job at Wal-Mart. =P Usually will ask VERY open-ended questions about what you'd like to accomplish at the department, why you feel you would be an asset to taxpayers and all those wonderful things.

Best of luck!

Answer 5

firstly, get into the mind of a police officer.........

take an idiot who has been bullied all his life, remove all logic and reasoning...........

Act like that youll get the job!

Answer 6

Do you have a felony ?