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APPLICATION FORM

P33Firearms Operations Unit

SERGEANTExternal

September 2018

OFFICIAL - SENSITIVE


APPLICATION FORMINSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION

SERGEANT – CUMBRIA CONSTABULARY

COMPETENCY BASED APPLICATION FORM

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIALBEFORE COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION FORM YOU ARE ADVISED TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION (BELOW).

You are strongly advised to read the Competency & Values Framework and associated personal qualities / competencies, the policing priorities and important issues for Cumbria Constabulary as set out in the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria Police and Crime Plan.

The form should be hand written in black ink or completed in Arial 12 point typeface.

You are required to complete all sections of the form. You can increase the space for each question if you require more room. Candidates are requested to be concise and remain within the specified word limit as advised.

It is imperative that you are open and honest with your answers. Evidence needs to be specific and focused on your personal involvement / experience and actions. The evidence you present must be from within the last three years. The appropriateness of your application will be determined by the extent that your evidence relates to the competency area being asked about, how thoroughly you respond to the questions asked and how appropriate your examples are in relation to the issues facing Cumbria Constabulary.

At the end of each section in Part Three, you are required to provide a verifier who can vouch for the accuracy of the information that you have provided. As part of the assessment this person may be contacted to verify the information provided.

It is your responsibility to ensure the application form is completed and returned to Central Services Department (Employee Services), Cumbria Constabulary.

It is your responsibility to ensure the form is returned by 9am 17 SEPTEMBER 2018.

The successful candidate will be appointed subject to satisfactory clearances including medical and security vetting.

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PART ONE

LAST NAME: FORENAME(S):

CURRENT JOB TITLE – including COLLAR NUMBER: CURRENT FORCE AND DEPARTMENT / UNIT (include police start date):

WORK ADDRESS: CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE: TELEPHONE:

EMAIL: EMAIL:

Please provide details of any special arrangements you would require on the day of your assessment (e.g. building access):

Cumbria Constabulary and Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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PART TWO

ELIGIBILITY

DETAILS OF RELEVANT TRAINING ATTENDED

Please list any educational qualifications you consider are relevant to the role for which are applying; including details of how you meet the following eligibility criteria for the appropriate rank:

Essential Training Requirements Date Achieved

Be a substantive Sergeant or have obtained a pass in the qualifying assessment for promotion to the rank of Sergeant:Successful completion of Step 2 NPPF process orOSPRE I and II qualified officerOperating as a National Firearms Instructor (NFI) on a temporary or permanent basis (working to NW Armed Policing Collaboration role profile when in post)Currently operationally competent as Armed Response Vehicle (ARV) officer (working to NW Armed Policing Collaboration role profile when in post)Currently operationally competent as Operational Firearms Commander (OFC)Current First Aid Certificate (or awaiting refresher)

Current Personal Safety Training (or awaiting refresher – must hold current JRFT)Current Job Related Fitness Test

Basic Car Driver

Please supply copies of your last 3 appraisals with this application form

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COLLEGES, UNIVERSITY ATTENDED OR CORRESPONDENCE COURSES

TAKEN

From To QUALIFICATIONS AND GRADE ATTAINED

COURSE TITLE From To SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENTS

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PART THREE COMPETENCY AND VALUES FRAMEWORK

With reference to the Level 2 Competencies & Values of the CVF please complete the following boxes with one specific example, drawn from your last 3 years’, illustrating your experience and knowledge that demonstrate your readiness to be a FOU Sergeant.

Please enter a maximum of 200 words in each section.

VALUES: IMPARTIALITY / TRANSPARENCY / INTEGRITY / PUBLIC SERVICE

Applicants Response:

Date of Example:

Referee: Contact Number:

EMOTIONAL AWARENESS


Date of Example:


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TAKE OWNERSHIP


Date of Example:


COLLABORATIVE


Date of Example:


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DELIVER, SUPPORT & INSPIRE


Date of Example:


CRITICAL ANALYSIS


Date of Example:


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INNOVATION & OPEN-MINDEDNESS


Date of Example:


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PART FOURPlease give details below of any outstanding criminal investigations or disciplinary proceedings being carried out in relation to your conduct and of any previous disciplinary offences which have not been expunged.

Please give details of any relationships to Members / Officers of Cumbria Constabulary and Police and Crime Commissioner. (Answer ‘none’ if no relationship exists).

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PART FIVE

DETAILS OF PREVIOUS THREE POSTS

CURRENT ROLE TITLE: FORCE:

START DATE: FINISH DATE:

Brief description of role and responsibilities, including key achievements:

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PREVIOUS ROLE TITLE: FORCE:

START DATE: FINISH DATE:

Brief description of role and responsibilities, including key achievements:

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Please provide any additional details of why you want to transfer to Cumbria Constabulary; this is for information only (Maximum of 500 words)


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LINE MANAGEMENT SUPPORTING COMMENTS

Please provide comments current performance, potential and overall suitability for the role FOU Sergeant within Cumbria Constabulary. Please also provide a score in support of the Officer’s application for the role of FOU Sergeant.

Score:

Name: Rank:

Signed: Date:

The score should reflect the officer’s ability to demonstrate appropriate levels of performance and behaviour in line with the principles and standards set out in the Code of Ethics to reach Sergeant rank and assessed against Level 2 CVF. The aim is to develop officers with the skills, experience and aptitude to be future leaders. Refer to the officers PDR / appraisals and CPD as appropriate.

Evaluation - 7 Point Rating ScaleGrade Interpretation7 Provided quality evidence indicating exceptionally strong level of competence in this area.6 The evidence provided markedly exceeded in breadth and depth the standard expected.5 The candidate provided quality evidence supplementary to that expected.4 Evidence provided by the candidate is sound, indicating an acceptable level of competence to

perform in the role applied for.3 Generally acceptable evidence of competence, some shortcoming in performance.2 Serious shortcomings in quality or quantity of evidence provided.1 The candidate provided no evidence of competence in this area

Categories 6 and 7 indicate a strong performance, well above average.Categories 3, 4 and 5 will cover the majority of candidates, with 4 being the standard expected to meet the requirements of the post in question.Categories 1 and 2 indicate a poor performance with serious shortcomings. Training needs identified.

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CHIEF CONSTABLE or COMMANDER SUPPORTING COMMENTS

Please provide comments in support of the Officer’s application for the role of FOU Sergeant within Cumbria Constabulary.

Name: Rank:

Signed: Date:

DECLARATION

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all statements contained in this form are correct and I understand that should I conceal any material fact, I will, if appointed, be liable to the termination of my appointment. I agree that the information in this Application should be treated in the strictest confidence.

CANVASSING, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WILL DISQUALIFY A CANDIDATE FROM APPOINTMENT

Signed: Date:

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Application Forms should be returned to:

CSD Employee ServicesCumbria Constabulary

Police HQPENRITHCumbria

CA10 2AU

Email: [email protected]

Closing date: 9am Monday 17 September 2018

Cumbria Constabulary supports the Equality Act and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please continue to complete the next section, this is a mandatory section regarding vetting.

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mailto:[email protected]



For vetting purposes – Mandatory completion

Current Force: Rank & Collar Number:

Dated started in Force: Present salary:

Other benefits or bonuses: (e.g. housing allowance)

Please give a brief description of your present role, duties and responsibilities:

Please provide the name and address of your current line manager to provide a reference:

Telephone number:

May we contact this referee now?

Name of Force HR Contact:

Contact Address, Email and Telephone:

Previous Police Services

List previous roles / positions held in other forces in which you have served. Start with the most recent. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.

Force / Station / Department

Rank / Position Held Dates from / To Reason For Leaving (e.g. promotion)

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Conduct and Complaints

Are you currently involved in any complaint or misconduct investigation? If YES, please provide brief details.

Please detail any information you reveal to CPS via an MG 6B

Please note, we will contact your force for verification of your misconduct and complaints history.

Driving Licence

Do you hold a current driving licence? YES / NO

Have you any endorsements on your licence? If YES, how many?

Business Interests

Do you currently have any job or business interest, which you intend to continue should your transfer be successful? (include all paid and non-paid activity)

YES / NO

If YES, please state the nature of this job or business and the extent of your involvement (eg actively involved, non executive director). Include hours spent on it.

Do you or your wife / husband / partner or any living relative with you own or intend to run a shop or business which requires a licence (eg liquor, gaming, refreshment house or entertainment)?

YES / NO

If YES, please give full details.

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Nationality

What is your nationality?

If a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national, is your stay in the UK free of Restrictions? YES / NO

If a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national, you must include a copy of your passport which shows your stay in the UK is free of restrictions.

Photocopy of passport included?YES / NO

Is your passport free of restrictions? YES / NO

Convictions and Cautions

Have you been convicted for any offence or had any formal cautions by Police (including Military Police) for any offence or any bind-overs imposed by any court? (include traffic convictions and appearances before a court martial and any cautions as a juvenile.) YES / NO

If you have answered YES, please enter details below:

Date involved (most recent first) Offence / Alleged offence

Result (if known) Court / Police Station

Have you ever been involved in a criminal investigation (whether or not this led to any prosecution to yourself or others) or been associated with criminals?YES / NO

If YES, please give details below:

Tattoos

Do you have any Tattoos? YES / NO If YES describe their nature, location and meaning if applicable. Please provide a photograph.

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Membership of BNP or similar

The police service has a policy of prohibiting any of their officers or staff from becoming members of the BNP or similar organisations whose aims, objectives or pronouncements may contradict the duty to promote race equality. If you are, or have been, a member of the BNP or similar, your application may be rejected.

Financial Position

Schedule 1 of Police Regulations 2003 states that members of a police force shall not wilfully refuse or neglect to discharge any lawful debt.

YES/NO Details (inc dates)

Have you had any Court action taken against you for any debt? Have you been party to a voluntary agreement registered with the Count Court? Has a County Court / Tribunal Judgement been made against you? If YES, has this been cleared? * Have you ever been registered as bankrupt? If YES, have your bankruptcy debts been discharged? *

Are you in arrears with any existing loan / mortgage / hire purchase agreement?

Have you ever had any form of loan terminated, including bank / credit / cheque / store card withdrawn?

Have you had repossession proceedings commenced against you?

Is there currently an attachment of earnings against your salary?

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Previous Addresses

Please give all addresses at which you have lived over the last five years. Start with the most recent. Do not include your current address. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.

Full Address: (include postcode, if known)

Approximate dates from (month/year) to (month/year)

About your family

Please tell us about your family (wherever they live), and any other adults living at your address. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary. Please complete all sections or your application will be delayed.

Relationship to you(delete as appropriate)

Full Name(include previous surnames and name at birth, if different)

Full Address(including postcode, if known)

YourselfDate of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Full Name:

Maiden / Previous Name(s):

Address:

Your spouse or partnerDate of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Full Name:


Maiden Name(s):

Address:

Your fatherDate of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Full Name:

Previous Name(s):

Address:

Your stepfather or mother’s partnerDate of Birth:

Full Name:


Address:

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Place of Birth:

Your motherDate of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Full Name:


Address:

Your stepmother or father’s partnerDate of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Full Name:


Address:

Your brother or sister(Full / half / step etc)

Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Full Name:


Address:


Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Full Name:


Address:


Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Full Name:


Address:


Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Full Name:


Address:

Your spouse’s or partner’sMother / Stepmother etcDate of Birth:

Full Name:


Address:

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Place of Birth:

Your spouse’s or partner’sFather / stepfather etcDate of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Full Name:

Previous Name(s):

Address:

Your child / child of partner(only state if aged 10+)Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Full Name: Address:

Your child / child of partner(only state if aged 10+)Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Full Name: Address:

Other adults living at your

address (e.g. lodger)

Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Full Name: Address:

DECLARATION

I declare that all the statements l have made in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and that no relevant information has been withheld.

I understand that:

I must inform the Central Services Department (Employee Services) without delay of any change in my circumstances.

Criminal conviction checks will be made against myself and my family members and l have informed them of this.

Financial checks will be undertaken to verify my financial status and that all such information will be treated in confidence. I consent to these checks being made.

Any offer of appointment will also be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and continued good conduct.

A member of a police force who has deliberately made any false statement or omitted information in connection with his or her appointment may subsequently be liable to misconduct proceedings.

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I confirm that my fingerprints and a sample of my DNA have been taken in my current force. Successful candidates must serve wherever required to do so within the force area. The Chief Officer retains the right to reject any application without providing reasons. The information l have provided may be held on systems as part of the recruitment process. I

understand this information may be shared by other police forces. I agree that information about any outstanding complaints against me will be sought from current /

previous force(s).

Signature: _______________________________

Date: _______________________________

Data Protection Act 1998The information you provide in this application form will be entered into a manual filing system and onto a computerised recruitment system and as such is covered by the rules set out by the Data Protection Act 1998.

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EQUALITY MONITORING FORM

Cumbria Constabulary is committed to promoting equality of opportunity in line with our responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and having a diverse workforce, which is representative of the communities we serve.

Completion of this section of the application form is voluntary, but the information will help us to ensure equality of opportunity. This information forms no part of the selection process.

What is your age?18 - 24 ☐45 – 54 ☐

25 – 34 ☐ 55 – 64 ☐

35 – 44 ☐ Choose not to disclose ☐

What is your Gender?Male ☐Female ☐Choose not to disclose ☐Is your gender identity the same as the sex you were assigned at birth?Yes ☐No ☐Trans male ☐Trans female ☐Gender Fluid ☐Choose not to disclose ☐

What is your current Marital / Partnership Status?Civil Partnership ☐Cohabiting / partnered ☐Married ☐Single ☐Widowed ☐Choose not to say ☐

What is your sexual orientation?Bisexual ☐Gay or Lesbian ☐Heterosexual ☐Choose not to disclose ☐

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What is your ethnic group? Choose one option that best describes your ethnic group or background

White Asian or Asian BritishBritish / English / Northern Irish / Scottish /

Welsh ☐ Bangladeshi ☐

Irish ☐ Chinese ☐Gypsy or Traveller ☐ Indian ☐White European ☐ Pakistani ☐

Other Asian Background ☐Mixed/ Multiple ethnic groups Black / African / Caribbean / Black BritishWhite and Black Caribbean ☐ African ☐White and Black African ☐ Caribbean ☐White and Asian ☐ Other Black / African / Caribbean

background☐

Any other Mixed / Multiple ethnic background

☐

Any Other Ethnic Group (please state below) Choose not to discloseMiddle Eastern ☐ Choose not to disclose ☐Other ethnic group ☐

Religious Belief/FaithBuddhist ☐ Christian ☐Hindu ☐ Jewish ☐Muslim ☐ Sikh ☐No Religion No Religion ☐ Other ☐Choose not to disclose ☐

Do you consider yourself to have a disability?

The Equality Act defines a person as having a disability if they ‘have a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day to day activities’

Do you have such a disability? Yes ☐ No ☐ Choose not to disclose ☐

END

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