Description Suffolk Constabulary - various locations across Suffolk £29,907 per annum 40 hours per week Permanent Reference: 0940 Your role As a police officer, you will be serving communities in Suffolk, delivering outstanding policing while ensuring people’s safety and security. Your work will be a combination of visible patrol duties, responding to emergencies and engaging with the community to provide support, guidance and enforcement. You’ll be part of our dedicated team focused on delivering effective policing, ensuring justice and providing reassurance to the public. Your responsibilities Working for Suffolk police is different every day, but your responsibilities will include the following: Carry out regular patrols, respond swiftly to emergency calls, and engage with the public to promote safety and awareness Investigate and collect evidence on reported crimes, ensuring cases progress efficiently through the justice system Collaborate with community leaders, local agencies, and other services to foster positive community relations and build public trust in policing. It is essential you have: a strong commitment to the values of Suffolk Police: caring, inclusive, courageous a focus on learning and development the ability to work in challenging and dynamic environments, demonstrating resilience, composure, and a desire to serve the public. Vetting and background checks will be part of the application process, so you will need to: be resident in the UK hold a relevant identification document (such as a passport) and proof of address give us your full employment history, including any qualifications attained provide photos of visible tattoos (if any) have a valid driving licence, with an ability to upload required photos and information if the role requires driving. About us Suffolk Constabulary is a pioneering and innovative force, dedicated to serving the large, diverse and multicultural population of our county. We pride ourselves on our values of inclusivity, courage, and continuous learning, and the way we support communities across Suffolk. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to bring fresh perspectives and insights. As a Suffolk Police Officer, you’ll have the chance to make a significant difference to people's lives and the communities they live in. It’s a dynamic and rewarding career in a diverse, inclusive and supportive working environment. Other benefits include: starting salary of £29,907 per annum 22 days of annual leave plus public holidays eligibility to join the police pension scheme opportunities for career progression, mentoring, and professional development flexible work-life balance supported by family-friendly policies option to join the Police Federation and access to the Blue Light Card for discounts paid training, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and Support Networks for guidance and community support. To find out more: For more information, please visit : Police officers | Suffolk Constabulary How to apply: Please visit our website: Police officers | Suffolk Constabulary There is no closing date, applications will be reviewed as they are received. Promoted as JOTW (Job Of The Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct