{"id":3999,"date":"2022-09-22T13:17:01","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T12:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/?p=3999"},"modified":"2022-09-22T13:17:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T12:17:01","slug":"kent-police-recruitment-events-and-workshops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/09\/22\/kent-police-recruitment-events-and-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"Kent Police Recruitment events and workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"cms-content\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"cms-content\">\n<div class=\"page-header standard-page\">\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div><strong>We know that applying for a new job can be daunting, that\u2019s why we have\u00a0 developed a number of recruitment events and workshops to help you through the recruitment process. It is our aim to build our workforce to reflect the diversity of our communities by attracting the best talent from the widest pool of people. We have therefore developed events which are targeted to individuals from &#8220;under-represented&#8221; groups who are not accurately represented in our workforce. We are proud to use\u00a0Positive Action to help us achieve this.<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"page-header-content\"><span style=\"color: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-size: 18px\">Recruitment careers evening<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Come and find out about the different roles on offer at Kent Police, at our next careers evening at the Kent Police College in Maidstone.You will have the opportunity to speak with police officers and staff for a number of roles along with members of the Corporate Recruitment Team.There will be a variety of teams available at the event, this will provide you with the opportunity to discuss different roles in the force as well as attend recruitment presentations for more information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>police officers<\/li>\n<li>transferees<\/li>\n<li>Investigate First &#8211; detective pathway<\/li>\n<li>contact handlers<\/li>\n<li>Investigation Management Unit (IMU) investigator<\/li>\n<li>detention officers<\/li>\n<li>vetting team<\/li>\n<li>IT team<\/li>\n<li>community policing volunteers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: 13 October 2022, 5pm to 8pm<br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: Kent Police College, Coverdale Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 9DW<br \/>\n<strong>Times:\u00a0<\/strong>Hourly time slots available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5pm to 6pm &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3D8Acb8_mc20CWTW_5hql-PZ4szS-OBW1PnQaOoxsLgEhUNlAwT1dKNzE5Vkc4SURHRUMySzRFVVRCRy4u&amp;data=05%7C01%7CNicola.Newman%40kent.police.uk%7Ca121408f1645424bbc0208da714a058e%7Cf31b07f09cf940db964d6ff986a97e3d%7C0%7C0%7C637946859971088378%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=AM64cd4lapVJugQAD9W5qfE07sNepNdaaifb8fb%2BYZ0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"external\" data-gtm-link=\"offsite\" aria-label=\"Register - This link will open in a new window\">Register<\/a><\/li>\n<li>6pm to 7pm &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3D8Acb8_mc20CWTW_5hql-PZ4szS-OBW1PnQaOoxsLgEhURFVQTVRFTDZCNDJSOU1YQTJRWVEwS1daVi4u&amp;data=05%7C01%7CNicola.Newman%40kent.police.uk%7Ca121408f1645424bbc0208da714a058e%7Cf31b07f09cf940db964d6ff986a97e3d%7C0%7C0%7C637946859971088378%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zCqBbgNkb4BwJz03Wclv1N1zpb%2BfDi6q8RVMO4qczv0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"external\" data-gtm-link=\"offsite\" aria-label=\"Register - This link will open in a new window\">Register<\/a><\/li>\n<li>7pm to 8pm &#8211;\u00a0<a class=\"external-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3D8Acb8_mc20CWTW_5hql-PZ4szS-OBW1PnQaOoxsLgEhUMk1TN0lCUTBPTUtWSFJFOFRXNFZJUklKVS4u&amp;data=05%7C01%7CNicola.Newman%40kent.police.uk%7Ca121408f1645424bbc0208da714a058e%7Cf31b07f09cf940db964d6ff986a97e3d%7C0%7C0%7C637946859971088378%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=IaHPLwR7gq2nUleiBHkJaCqK2iJl7NwiDvuQxrHLspg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"external\" data-gtm-link=\"offsite\" aria-label=\"Register - This link will open in a new window\">Register<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cms-block section-divider\">\n<hr class=\"divider\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"\">Recruitment workshops<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cms-content\">If you\u2019re looking to join us but need help with your application, then register for one of our recruitment selection workshops.Our workshops will offer you the chance to find out more about the recruitment and selection process for your preferred career. The recruitment team will go through the process step by step, from starting an application to joining us.Please note, all of our recruitment workshops are being offered as Microsoft Teams online workshops. Please ensure you have access to an active email address and either a mobile phone or computer device.<\/p>\n<h3>Encounter Kent workshops<\/h3>\n<p>Come along to our Encounter Kent Workshops, where will explain everything about the reality of policing, the benefits of joining Kent Police, the recruitment process, and how to submit a successful application!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday 21 September, 12.30pm to 1pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursday 29 September, 6pm to 6.30pm<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday 4 October, 11am to 11.30am<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 12 October, 12.30pm to 1pm<\/li>\n<li>Thursday 20 October, 6pm to 6.30pm<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday 25 October, 11am to 11.30am<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday 2 November, 12.30pm to 1pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"cms-button-primary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.police.uk\/police-forces\/kent-police\/areas\/kent-police\/c\/jobs-and-volunteering\/recruitment-events-and-workshops\/recruitment-events-and-workshops-application-form\/\">Reserve your place<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cms-block section-divider\">\n<hr class=\"divider\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"\">Women and those from an ethnic minority event<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cms-content\">This virtual career event has been tailored to women and those from ethnic minorities interested in a career as a police officer. Parents and guardians of young adults from these groups interested in joining within the next 12 to 18 months, are also welcome to attend.During these sessions you will hear about the police officer entry routes and training that is provided on the PEQF (Policing Education Qualification Framework). You will also hear from our serving officers who are female and from an ethnic minority background. They will be talking about their experiences of joining the police, what encouraged them to join, their careers so far and how they\u00a0<span class=\"cms-button-primary\">have<\/span>\u00a0been supported as an under-represented individual.<\/div>\n<div class=\"cms-content\"><span class=\"cms-button-primary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.police.uk\/police-forces\/kent-police\/areas\/kent-police\/c\/jobs-and-volunteering\/recruitment-events-and-workshops\/police-officer-information-events-and-workshops\/recruitment-information-session\/\">Event dates<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cms-block section-divider\">\n<hr class=\"divider\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"\">Fitness test preparation workshop<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cms-content\">The police fitness test is part of the recruitment process and involves you running a 15 metre track in time with bleeps which get increasingly faster.At this preparation workshop we will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>detail the process and what to expect<\/li>\n<li>provide ideas and training tips<\/li>\n<li>share with you our experiences of the test to help you get yourself ready<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"cms-button-primary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.police.uk\/police-forces\/kent-police\/areas\/kent-police\/c\/jobs-and-volunteering\/recruitment-events-and-workshops\/police-officer-information-events-and-workshops\/fitness-test-preparation-workshop\/\">Event dates<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cms-block section-divider\">\n<hr class=\"divider\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"\">Interview skills workshop<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cms-content\">Many employers use competency-based interviews to determine whether a candidate has specific skills related to the role that they are applying for. It is important to prepare for a competency-based interview as this can equip you with the confidence and knowledge that is needed to successfully convey why you would be the best fit for the role.Our workshop will guide you through how to prepare for a competency based interview and give you competency-based interview tips.<\/div>\n<div class=\"cms-content\"><span class=\"cms-button-primary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.police.uk\/police-forces\/kent-police\/areas\/kent-police\/c\/jobs-and-volunteering\/recruitment-events-and-workshops\/police-officer-information-events-and-workshops\/interview-skills-workshop\/\">Event dates<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cms-block section-divider\">\n<hr class=\"divider\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"\">Interview preparation workshop<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cms-content\">If you have applied to join us as a police constable and are awaiting your senior interview then this workshop will help you to prepare.<\/div>\n<div class=\"cms-content\"><span class=\"cms-button-primary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.police.uk\/police-forces\/kent-police\/areas\/kent-police\/c\/jobs-and-volunteering\/recruitment-events-and-workshops\/police-officer-information-events-and-workshops\/senior-interview-workshop\/\">Event dates<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"cms-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"kent-social-links\"><li><a href='http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/09\/22\/kent-police-recruitment-events-and-workshops\/&amp;t=Kent Police Recruitment events and workshops' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-facebook' title='Share via Facebook'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='http:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=Kent Police Recruitment events and workshops%20https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/09\/22\/kent-police-recruitment-events-and-workshops\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-twitter' title='Share via Twitter'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='https:\/\/plus.google.com\/share?url=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/09\/22\/kent-police-recruitment-events-and-workshops\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-google-plus' title='Share via Google Plus'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/09\/22\/kent-police-recruitment-events-and-workshops\/&amp;title=Kent Police Recruitment events and workshops' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-linkedin' title='Share via Linked In'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='mailto:content=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/09\/22\/kent-police-recruitment-events-and-workshops\/&amp;title=Kent Police Recruitment events and workshops' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-email' title='Share via Email'><\/i><\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know that applying for a new job can be daunting, that\u2019s why we have\u00a0 developed a number of recruitment events and workshops to help &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/09\/22\/kent-police-recruitment-events-and-workshops\/\">Read&nbsp;more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54698,"featured_media":4000,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":[],"categories":[143073,884,131578,9650],"tags":[112,143073,170290,100,9650],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3999"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/54698"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3999"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3999\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4006,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3999\/revisions\/4006"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3999"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3999"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3999"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}