The purpose of the role is to enable Dorset and Devon and Cornwall Police to comply with the complaints handling and investigative requirements introduced on the 1st February 2020. This role will be responsible for the resolution of the majority of public complaints dealt with by the Professional Standards Department where the ‘special requirements’ are not met.
The postholder will be expected to:
Hybrid working opportunities are available following training and competency sign-off. Hybrid workers are currently expected to attend the office a minimum of three days per week, although this may change in line with operational and business requirements.
Please note there is one full time post of 37 hours per week and one part-time post of 25.5 hours per week available.
Want to know more about this role?
Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the job description attached below.
If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact:
Hiring Line Manager: Sean Roper – Public Service Team Inspector
Email Address: sean.roper@devonandcornwall.police.uk
Telephone Number: N/A
What you get if you join us:
If you work for us, you will get access to:
Annual Leave Entitlement:
25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
Application Stage:
To apply for this role, click the ‘apply’ button below, you will then be taken to a registration page. Please complete this registration form to create an account, once created you will be taken to the application.
Already have an account? If you have previously created an account, please click ‘login’ at the bottom of the page next to the ‘submit registration’ button. Once logged in, you will be taken to the application.
Once registered, you will have to complete an eligibility form to apply. If eligible, you will move to the application form stage where you will evidence your suitability for this post. The closing date for applications is 28/08/2026, 12:00.
Selection Stage:
The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview.
Applications will be anonymised and then shortlisted by the shortlisting panel. Following the shortlisting you will be notified of the recruitment decision via email along with feedback on your application.
If successful, you will then be invited to an interview. This will be based on the Competency Values Framework at Level 1, 2 or 3 as detailed in the role profile/job description and additional CVF document.
The interview process is due to take place week commencing 7 September 2026.
Some roles may also require an assessment. Further information on this will be provided following the shortlisting process. The assessment date will be if applicable.
Pre-requisites:
If you are successful through the selection stage of the recruitment process, we will make a conditional offer of appointment and commence pre-requisite checks. These checks can include:
A formal offer of appointment and start date will not be agreed until all checks are satisfactorily completed. If you are successful at the selection stage your conditional offer will outline which of these checks are applicable to you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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If the role has evidence questions you are required to complete in the application form, you may wish to complete these remotely and then paste your answers into the boxes at time of submission. Please note, each evidence criterion is set to a maximum of 2500 characters.
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