Mersey Tunnels Police – Police Constable

** PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY **

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

About the Role

There are few jobs that can be more challenging and rewarding than that of a Police Officer and working for the Mersey Tunnels Police is no different.

The Mersey Tunnels are located at the very heart of the county of Merseyside, providing an essential transport link to the Liverpool City Region which attracts millions of visitors annually.  With over 26 million journeys through the Mersey Tunnels per annum it is our responsibility to ensure that these journeys take place within a safe and secure environment. Working with partner agencies, we continue to make our roads safer, through a combination of traffic management, enforcement, education and partnership working.

As a Mersey Tunnels Police Constable, you will be integral to helping achieve these objectives and service plan outcomes.  You will learn new skills, meet new people and set out on a career path. From day one you will see that our force area and daily operational deployment is unique.  It is essential that we anticipate and meet our customers’ needs and expectations, keeping the millions of users safe whilst travelling on our roads.

Key role and responsibilities

With a priority on safety and security through roads policing you will:

• •Provide an excellent level of service delivery to Mersey Tunnels customers and the wider public.
• •Respond to and investigate a diverse range of incidents.
• •Target the main contributory factors that cause serious road traffic collisions.
• •Process offenders and reduce anti-social behaviour on the roads.
  
  

About the person

The successful candidates will work 1820 hours per annum, based on a 24-hours, 7 days a week rotating 10-week shift system.  This will follow a new shift pattern consisting of four 12-hour shifts followed by six rest days for a twelve-month evaluation period.

Applications at this time are sought from current serving police officers or individuals who have left the police service within the past two years.  This is a mandatory requirement.

A full driving licence and excellent IT skills are essential.

It is desirable that candidates are qualified police drivers to standard response level although this is not essential as full training will be provided.

Staff benefits

• •Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• •Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• •Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• •24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• •Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• •Bike to Work Scheme
• •Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.