An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Joint Protective Services, Specialist Operations for a Police Vehicle Examiner. Applications are invited from experienced automotive engineer for this unique and rare opportunity. As a Police vehicle examiner, you will work in a small team of specialist Police Vehicle Examiners covering Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. Your working base will be at Cambridgeshire Constabulary Headquarters, however you will be expected to travel across the three Forces in the course of your work. You will be responsible for conducting mechanical inspections and producing detailed written reports on a wide range of mechanically propelled vehicles, which will have been involved in serious collisions. You will also be expected to be able to perform inspections of suspected stolen vehicles to confirm its true identity. You will be required on occasion to present your findings in criminal court proceedings. Additional training will be provided to support you with this. For this application, you will be expected to provide evidence against the personal qualities below and the minimum entry requirements: Serving the public Professionalism Working with others All applicants must hold a full UK driving licence. As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’. Why work for Cambridgeshire Constabulary? We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population. If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you. Benefits include: • Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employer contributions and death in service. • Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (police staff - 24 to 33 days, police officers 22 to 30 days). • Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service). • Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service). • Carers and discretionary leave. • Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working (depending on role requirements). • Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available (depending on location). • Each force has its own sports or sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events. • Cycle to Work scheme. • Access to Blue Light Card providing discounts to Emergency Services on the high street and online. • Access to Police Mutual providing financial support including savings plans, insurance, breakdown cover, loans and independent financial advice. • Employee Assistance Programme. • Various support groups including Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Support Group, Christian Police Association (CPA), Disability Awareness Network (DAWN), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT), Menopause Action Group, Police Chaplains. • Access to a Trade Union (UNISON)/Staff Association (Federation). • The Backup Buddy Police Support app is designed to help with mental health issues and gives practical advice and support as well as a range of podcasts. • Opportunities for development and further study including Further You Talent Management, Be You BCH Senior Leadership Programme, and supervisory leadership workshops. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.