Police Scotland
Police Scotland is recruiting Police Officers to serve communities across The Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career protecting the public, supporting people through some of the most challenging moments in their lives and making a real difference every day.
No formal qualifications are required.
Police Scotland is looking for people with the right values, resilience and life skills.
The Role
Responding to incidents and emergencies.
Protecting communities and preventing crime.
Supporting victims and vulnerable people.
Investigating offences and gathering evidence.
Working with colleagues to keep people safe.
Building positive relationships within local communities.
Undertaking a wide variety of policing duties.
Working a range of shift patterns as part of a 24 hour emergency service.
What We Are Looking For
Essential
18 years of age or over.
Physically fit.
Have lived in the UK for at least three years.
Meet Police Scotland’s right to work requirements.
Hold a full manual driving licence.
Meet the national eyesight standard.
Resilient, professional and committed to public service.
Not Essential
No formal qualifications are required.
Previous policing experience.
What Is On Offer
Starting salary of £34,001.
Annual pay progression to £54,597.
Excellent Police Pension Scheme.
28 days annual leave.
Generous family friendly policies.
Employee Assistance Programme with counselling support.
Access to occupational health services.
Blue Light Card discounts.
Training programme with long term career development.
Opportunities to specialise in areas including detective work, cybercrime, armed policing, road policing, wildlife crime and child protection. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
How To Apply
Apply through the employer’s recruitment portal
Your application goes directly to Police Scotland.
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