ISLE of Man Police are launching a recruitment campaign for people to apply for places on the student officer training programme which starts in January 2011.

It is the sixth recruitment drive by the constabulary since January 2007, when training became provided wholly on-Island.

The trainee officers maintain the Island’s establishment of 236 police officers, replacing officers who retire.

Staff development manager Inspector Keith Kinrade said: "Altogether, since 2007, we have now had almost 50 students who have completed the on-Island training programme and thanks to links with our external partners at the Isle of Man College and Chester University new trainees completing the student officer programme now have the opportunity to progress their academic studies by undertaking a foundation degree in policing.

"What we look for are people who are good communicators and good team players who care about the community in which they live. They should display the constabulary’s core values of being responsible and respectful and be committed to providing a professional service.

"We are looking for individuals who relish the daily challenges the job can present."

Successful candidates receive 30 weeks intensive training to prepare them for duties within the neighbourhood policing teams.  

Recruits need to be 18 and a half in January 2011 and can expect to earn around £22,680 on starting training, increasing to around £25,317 after initial training.

The rigorous selection process includes fitness and aptitude tests. Anyone interested is urged to attend one of the open evenings being staged by the police on Wednesday, July 28 and Tuesday, August 10 to find out more.

To reserve a place on one of the open evenings or for further information, contact Jane McCann, human resources team at Police Headquarters, by ringing 631547 between 1pm and 4pm.

For information see www.gov.im/dha/police/vacancies.gov
 
The deadline for completed applications and other forms to be returned is 4pm on August 27.