Benefits package
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Pensions
We offer generous contributions to individual pension plans. We are part of the Local Government Pension Scheme, a Career Average defined benefit scheme.
Annual leave
Paid annual leave for police staff is 24 days. After 5 years of service, this rises to 29 days plus 8 bank holidays.
Paid annual leave for police officers is 22 days for police officers at the start of their careers, rising to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays.
We also provide a range of leave options which include time off for carers and dependants leave, fertility treatment, training and study leave as well as allowances for reservists, cadets and other voluntary activities such as governorships within schools.
Annual leave purchase
You can apply for up to 10 days additionally purchased leave. This benefit is reviewed annually. It is not available for 2021/22.
Career breaks
We also provide the opportunity to apply for career breaks; periods of extended leave to care for dependents, travel and study or for voluntary service.
Maternity/paternity leave
All Police Officers are entitled to a maximum of 15 months maternity leave regardless of service
All Police Staff are entitled to 52 weeks of maternity leave regardless of length of service.
Paternity leave is 2 weeks and is available to officers and staff.
Working conditions
We believe that alternative work helps our team have a healthy work life balance, and provides a better service to our communities. That’s why we offer alternative and flexible working patterns.
Flexi time
Flexi-time allows our police staff to choose what time to begin and end work ensuring core hours are covered and that 37 hours are worked each week for full time positions.
Alternative working
We also offer alternative working patterns, which could include:
- Compressed hours
- Part time working
- Annualised hours
- Term time working
Latest jobs
| Title | Location | Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Accountant | Gloucester | £50,000 - 65,000 | Permanent |
