The Recruitment Team are delighted to invite you to an awareness event for Dorset Police and Devon and Cornwall Police about the initial stage of the recruitment process.

This event will talk through:

• Eligibility

• The application

• National Sift

• Positive Action

• A day in the life of a Police Officer

Whilst this information is all available on the force website we are commitment to delivering this information in alternative ways to support different learning styles and for those who have not yet decided they want to apply.

If you are interested in attending you will only need to attend one event as each event will provide the same information.

FAQs

How do I access the event?

Once you have registered you will be sent multiple links to Microsoft teams events, please click on the one you have booked onto. You will be able to join the event from no more than 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

You shouldn’t need to download any software just click on the link within the email. There will be a contact email address for you to use should you experience any difficulties.

How long will the event last?

It is likely to last approx. 30mins only with some time afterwards for questions

What is the dress code?

We would suggest casual as we would like you to be as comfortable as possible.

I am unable to attend this event does this mean I cannot apply?

This event is not mandatory and all the information is already available on the force website. This event has been arranged to support those who may be uncertain about starting the recruitment process for any reason.

I booked a space but I now can’t attend?

Spaces are limited; therefore if you reserve a space and cannot attend, please cancel your attendance so someone else can attend. Instruction on how to do this will be contained within your confirmation invitation.

The event is full?

Spaces on each event are limited to support network issues. Please ensure you place yourself on the waiting list as from experience spaces do become available.

If the demand does outstrip availability we will look to arrange some further dates during the campaign window.

I want to know the process after I submit an application?

Following the closing of the initial recruitment campaign, the recruitment team will hold further engagement events for those who have successfully completed the application stage. These events will be focused on the National Assessment Centre, Force Interviews and the Training required if successfully appointed.

All information on the entire recruitment process can be found on the forces websites.

Dorset - PCDA / DHEP PC Awareness Event