Whatever kind of call you take – whether it’s one of the two million non-emergency calls or one of the three hundred and thirty thousand 999 calls we receive each year – you’ll offer every caller the same commitment.

You must have tremendous customer service skills and personal skills.

We are an organisation based on strong teamwork – so you'll need to enjoy working with others.

All applicants must have continuous residency in the UK for the last three years (exceptions may apply).

Closing date – 14 July 2008

Test date – w/c 28 July 2008

Interview date – to be arranged

Visit our website www.strathclyde.police.uk for full details.

Application packs and a job description can now be downloaded. Please quote Ref: R54/08/RPOAS

Force Training & Recruitment Centre, Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride, G75 8GR - Telephone No: 01355 566350 Email:recruiting.forcesupport@strathclyde.pnn.police.uk

FIFE CONSTABULARY
CCTV Operator FPOL 36/08
Based within Police HQ, Glenrothes,

36 hours per week, Grade GS2 £14,265 rising to £14,997 via annual increments

Are you interested in working with Fife Constabulary to reduce crime and offer enhanced community safety to people living and working in Fife?

Fife Constabulary are currently looking to recruit a CCTV Operator. Within this role you will be responsible for operating the CCTV cameras via telemetry control, and for monitoring the CCTV network to assess criminal activity.

To be considered for this post you must be educated to Standard Grade level, or equivalent, and should ideally have previous experience working within a CCTV/security related role.

Due to the nature of this post, you should possess good visual and audio acuity, good attention to detail and good hand/eye co-ordination. Computer literacy and word processing skills are essential.

You will be required to work on the shift pattern in operation within the CCTV Suite, working as part of a small team to provide 24/7 cover. In return, a shift allowance of 20% of the basic salary will be payable, and enhanced payments for hours worked during the weekend.

If you wish to be considered for this position, please visit our website www.fife.police.uk for a detailed job profile and an application form. Alternatively you can email hradminunit@fife.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01592 418856 to request an application pack. Please quote the reference number FPOL 36/08.

The closing date for applications is Friday 11th July 2008.

Interviews for this position will take place on week commencing 21st July 2008.

FIFE CONSTABULARY
Personnel Administrator FPOL 37/08

£15,912 per annum, rising to £17,070 per annum via annual increments

Temporary until May 2009

We require an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to provide administrative support to the Personnel Unit, Human Resources Department.

Within this role you be responsible for administering the Police Staff Recruitment process, administering occupational health referrals, maintaining the HR System accordingly, processing financial forms and producing correspondence to staff in relation to changes to terms and conditions.

To be considered for this role you must be educated to standard grade level, or equivalent, to include English. You should preferably have previous experience working within a Personnel Administration role, or alternatively have extensive previous administrative experience working within a busy office environment, where attention to detail and accuracy was essential. You must be able to demonstrate computer literacy, excellent organisational ability, good communication, good interpersonal skills, and a customer-focus approach to work activities.

Please visit our website www.fife.police.uk for a detailed job profile and an application form. Alternatively you can email hradminunit@fife.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01592 418856 to request an application pack. Please quote the reference number FPOL 37/08.

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th July 2008

LOTHIAN AND BORDERS POLICE
Clerical Assistant - Ref: 08OCE

Safety Camera Unit, Operations Division, Based at Sighthill, Edinburgh

The Safety Camera Unit is located at Sighthill, Edinburgh. The Lothian and Borders Safety Camera Partnership has been formed under the Government’s funding arrangement for safety concerns. The key partners in the Project are Lothian and Borders Police, The City of Edinburgh Council, Scottish Borders Council, West Lothian Council and the Scottish Executive. The partnership has been formed to make a specific contribution to the achievement of the national road accident casualty reduction targets.

The Role: Provide a complete clerical and administrative support for the Department, under the direction of the supervisor. Ensuring the provision of an efficient and effective support service at all times.

SALARY: GS3, £15,267 to £15,912 per annum

HOURS: Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 3.45pm, (45 minute unpaid break)

UK RESIDENCY: All external applicants must have continuous residency in the UK for the last three years. (Exceptions may apply).

BENEFITS: The Force has a final salary pension scheme (including survivor/dependant benefits), generous holidays and paid leave for family care, maternity, sickness etc (in excess of the statutory minimum). In addition staff can access an independent employee assistance scheme, a Wellbeing Unit and work life balance benefits including flexible working, career breaks and child care vouchers. Details are available on the Force website (being updated) or by e-mailing the divisional contact above.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: All candidates applying for vacancies with Lothian and Borders Police should be aware that all Police Staff who are newly appointed to a post will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 13th July 2008

> HOW TO APPLY: Apply on-line at www.lbp.police.uk or alternatively visit a job centre within the force area quoting ref: 08OCE and return completed paper application to: DHRMU, O Division, Force Headquarters, Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 1RB.

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Ecosse Classic Wedding Cars, Dalkeith
Drivers/ chauffeurs required for weddings, mainly on Fridays and Saturdays.

The work tends to suit drivers who have a passion for old cars, who fancy driving a variety of cars that they would perhaps have possibly hankered at one time to drive. The weddings are mainly in the Lothian area.

The pay is £30, normally for three hours work (NI and Tax paid)

Interested? See www.ecosseclassiccars.co.uk or contact John Wyatt on 0131 663 2796 – or Newbattle Abbey Business Park and see the vintage cars.

STRATHCLYDE POLICE
SERVICE MANAGER
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT VEHICLE WORKSHOPS MEILKEWOOD ROAD, GLASGOW G51 4DU

GRADE: AP5, SALARY: £25,440 - £27,768

REFERENCE NO: R45/08/RPOAS

Under the supervision of the Workshop Manager exercise control of all aspects of vehicle, plant and equipment service scheduling and ensuring the vehicle fleet is run in an effective manner and performance indicators are met. To assist the Fleet Manager with programme of vehicle replacements etc.

All applicants must have continuous residency in the UK for the last three years. (Exceptions may apply)

HOURS OF DUTY ARE 35 PER WEEK (0845 – 1645 Monday to Thursday, 0845 – 1555 Friday, 50 minute unpaid meal break per day, Flexi-Time is in operation between 0800 – 1800 Monday to Friday)

A DRIVING LICENCE IS ESSENTIAL

To find out more visit our website www.strathclyde.police.uk or email recruiting.forcesupport@strathclyde.pnn.police.uk or call 01355 566350.

CLOSING DATE – 14 JULY 2008

INTERVIEW DATE: W/C 25 AUGUST 2008

Association of Scottish Neighbourhood Watches
Development Officer
Stirling

Salary: £27,500 - £28,900

Reference: (STS131376-2)

The post has been allocated funding until March 2011. The Association of Scottish Neighbourhood Watches was created in 2006 and is a registered Scottish Charity whose aim is to promote and support Neighbourhood Watch members through out Scotland. Self motivated, you will be responsible for communication with the members and reporting to the Charity Trustees. Educated to degree level or similar with considerable I.T skills you will prepare Reports, Spreadsheets, Flyers/Posters plus assist in the AoSNW website admin.

Based within the Scottish Business Crime Centre, you will be working alongside other community safety practitioners. A knowledge of neighbourhood Watch and Local/National Community Safety Agencies would be advantage.

Job specification available at www.aosnw.co.uk

Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check and require a clean driving licence and own vehicle. Applications including a full C.V should be sent to: AoSNW Secretary, Brian Smith M.B.E, Annanview, Greenhill, Lockerbie, DG11 1JB.

The Association of Scottish Neighbourhood watches is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

The closing date for applications is Friday 4th July 2008. Interviews will be held on 30/31 July 2008.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
FORCE DISCLOSURE UNIT, PITT STREET, GLASGOW, G2 4JS

SALARY: £15,912 - £17,070

To provide comprehensive administrative support within the Force Disclosure Unit (FDU) in order to assist the Force to meet its statutory obligation in terms of the Data Protection Act 1998, Part V of the Police Act 1997, the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and any associated legislation. To provide appropriate advice/guidance to members of the public and divisions/departments in relation to the above legislation. You will be educated to SQA Higher Grade level (or equivalent) plus relevant clerical/administrative experience or where no formal qualifications exist proven clerical/administrative experience is essential. You will also be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Packages. Whichever part of Force Support you join, there are skills that are invaluable.

We're an organisation based on strong teamwork – so you'll need to enjoy working with others. It's just as important you can communicate with confidence and clarity – whoever you're talking to. And personal integrity, flexibility, motivation and customer focus make up the rest. All applicants must have continuous residency in the UK for the last three years (exceptions may apply). Application packs and a job description can now be downloaded. Please quote Ref: R47/08/RPOAS We will accept both colour and black-and-white printed forms.

To find out more visit our website www.strathclyde.police.uk or email recruiting.forcesupport@strathclyde.pnn.police.uk or call 01355 566350

Closing date: 7 July 2008

Interview date: w/c To be arranged

Information is also available in alternative formats on request.

“Committed to equality in terms of employment and service”

Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary
Project co-ordinator
Civil Contingencies (Non Media) Public Information
Based at Dumfries

AP3 (£19,560 – £21,519) 12 month fixed term secondment (with potential for extension) 37 hours per week

Our Emergency Planning department has an exciting opportunity to work on a fast moving and developing Civil Contingencies Project. You will be responsible for co-ordinating and implementing a project which will deliver an integrated approach and framework allowing for the delivery of (Non Media) public information on civil contingencies to the community of Dumfries and Galloway, as defined by the Civil Contingencies Act.

We require an enthusiastic, self motivated individual who has experience in project management and is able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. You will need to have excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels including members of senior management, other agencies and the public. This position is office based however the postholder will be expected to travel throughout the UK and visit a variety of partnership agencies experienced in the field. Knowledge of and experience in Emergency Planning matters would be beneficial along with a knowledge of Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation and the ability to deliver outcomes within any constraints dictated by such legislation.

For full Job Description and Application Form please visit our website at:www.dg.police.uk or contact the Personnel Department, Dumfries & Galloway Constabulary on (01387) 242258. Alternatively you can contact your local Jobcentre on (01387) 223243.

Closing date: Friday 11th July 2008

Post ref: 11896

‘Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary is currently undertaking a job evaluation exercise for all police staff posts, which will result in revisions to our present grading and pay structures. The outcome of this exercise may result in a change to the salary/pay rate for this post.’

Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary
DISPATCHER
AP1 (£15,912 - £17,070 + shift allowance), 37 hours per week

Working in the Force Communications Centre based at Police Headquarters, Cornwall Mount, Dumfries you will work as part of a team and be responsible for handling both 999 and non-emergency calls, dispatching Police resources in response to incidents and contacting key partner agencies. You will also interrogate various national computer records creating and amending records appropriately.

This challenging post will make the most of your communication and problem solving skills, initiative and motivation. You will have good keyboard skills and previous knowledge of computer applications. Experience of working with telephones and/or radios in a customer focused environment is essential. A willingness to undertake training to SVQ level is also required.

For full Job Description and Application Form please visit our website at:www.dg.police.uk or contact the Personnel Department, Dumfries & Galloway Constabulary on (01387) 242258. Alternatively you can contact your local Jobcentre on (01387) 223243.

Closing date: Friday 11th July 2008

Post ref: 11763

‘Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary is currently undertaking a job evaluation exercise for all police staff posts, which will result in revisions to our present grading and pay structures. The outcome of this exercise may result in a change to the salary/pay rate for this post.’

LOTHIAN AND BORDERS POLICE
Temporary Clerical Assistant (Licensing) – 04ALLA

Operational Support Branch, Operations Division, Based at Force Headquarters, Edinburgh

The Division

Operations Division provides operational and administrative support to the Force in a range of functions, including Emergency and Events Planning, Force Communications Centre, Liquor and Firearms Licensing, Road Policing Enforcement, Road Safety, Community Support Unit, Firearms Support Unit and other specialist roles.

The Department

This post is based within Firearms Licensing Section, which is responsible for the administration and enquiry into all applications for the grant, variation and renewal of firearms certificates.

The Role

To be responsible for the administration of all matters pertaining to Firearms and Shotgun licensing.

SALARY: AP2, £17,520 to £19,002 per annum

HOURS: Monday to Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm, Friday 9.00am – 4.45pm (45 minute unpaid break)

UK RESIDENCY All external applicants must have continuous residency in the UK for the last three years. (Exceptions may apply).

BENEFITS The Force has a final salary pension scheme (including survivor/dependant benefits), generous holidays and paid leave for family care, maternity, sickness etc (in excess of the statutory minimum). In addition staff can access an independent employee assistance scheme, a wellbeing unit and worklife balance benefits including flexible working, career breaks and child care vouchers. Details are available on the Force website (being updated) or by e-mailing the divisional contact above.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: All candidates applying for vacancies within Lothian and Borders Police should be aware that all Police Staff who are newly appointed to a post will be subject to a probationary period of six months

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 6th July 2008

HOW TO APPLY: Apply on-line at www.lbp.police.uk or alternatively visit a job centre within the Force area, quoting ref: 04ALLA and return completed paper application to: DHRMU, O Division, Force Headquarters, Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh EH4 1RB. Please note that CV’s are not accepted. Please note that this post is for a fixed term period of 12 months.

EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO - Patron: HRH The Princess Royal
Edinburgh Military Tattoo Security Personnel

Would you like to become part of the Tattoo team that assists with arrangements for the safety, security and smooth passage of visitors to and from the grandstand seating accommodation on the Castle Esplanade each year? Then why not consider becoming a Tattoo Security Representative this summer and play a vital role in helping stage Scotland’s most popular single event of the year. In addition to making new friends, learning new skills and gaining valuable new experiences, you will also get access to one of the country’s top festival events. You would be required from Monday 28 July to Saturday 23 August, between 6.00 pm – 11.00 pm, Monday to Friday, and from 5.00 pm to midnight on Saturdays.

No previous experience is needed as training will be provided, but you must be able to demonstrate good people skills and possess the necessary ability to be a first-rate Tattoo ambassador. You must be over 18 years of age.

Hourly rated pay £ 6.53 per hour

Please contact the Tattoo Office for further details:Administration, The Edinburgh Military Tattoo, 32 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QB (Telephone 0131 225 4783) Email: administration@edintattoo.co.uk

Utilities Arrears Recovery Agents - Scotland

PDP Management Services are an established UK wide Arrears Recovery Agency, focusing on the Utilities and Financial Services markets. We are keen to expand our coverage throughout Scotland, as our client base and business volumes grow.

Working on a self-employed basis from home, our counsellors cover geographical territories to suit their current lifestyle and commitment. Suitable candidates would be self-motivated, highly organised, determined and keen to achieve excellent results. As financial rewards are based on a highly incentivised fee structure, good standards of performance will generate excellent incomes.

There are three main aspects to the role:

• visits to customer premises to recover the outstanding monies, gathering key metering and customer information, and where possible organising a suitable payment arrangement or the installation of a pre-payment meter through the appropriate client
• making application through the local District Court for a Rights of Entry Warrant at any premises where the account has not been resolved or the premises remain empty, requiring the meter to be removed for safety reasons
• Disconnection visits in attendance with engineer to disconnect gas and electricity meters or recover funds where possible. A locksmith will attend to force entry to the property under warrant

Should you feel the above role is of interest, PDP Management Services would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Bob Bowie, Counsellor Recruitment Manager on 01295 676504 or Bobb@pdpms.co.uk to discuss the role further or request an application form.

A BRAND NEW BEAT FOR FORMER POLICE OFFICERS
GLASGOW AREA

Enlightened credit management company, BCW Group, is recruiting a further 30 people to work in its Glasgow operation. Around half of these jobs are earmarked for former Police officers to work as Debt Investigation Officers.

BCW Group uses innovative and responsible means to pursue outstanding debt for a wide range of corporate clients, including local authorities and financial services companies. The bulk of the company’s work is carried out through desk research or telephone interviews in their contact centres in Glasgow’s George Square and in Dublin and some of the current vacancies are contact centre based.

Where individuals do not respond to initial forms of contact however, it is often necessary to send out a Debt Investigation Officer and BCW Group’s Group Operations Director, Bryan Mouat said, “We look for people who can listen and empathise with the wide variety of reasons why people may fall into debt.

“Our unique way of working is to help people to access the full range of benefits they may be due and to work with them to overcome the issues which may have led them into a debt situation. The DIO’s job is not just about collecting money and therefore we find that former Police officers are ideal candidates because of the breadth of their experience and training.

“Police officers are skilled at remaining calm and respectful in a wide range of situations and there is not much which surprises or shocks them. This is a great attitude to take into the home environment of people whose problems may be threatening to engulf them. The presence of a non-judgemental DIO who has arrived with a thick folder of ways to bring assistance is often a very pleasant surprise.”

The current recruitment drive comes as BCW Group expands its Glasgow operation. All the jobs are full-time and Glasgow based. Further information is available at from vacancies@bcwgroup.com

Enquiry Agents
ABERDEENSHIRE AREA

Enquiries on behalf of Solicitors (Self-Employment)

A well established firm of Solicitors with head office in Dundee is seeking to identify ‘agents’ in several areas of Central and North-East Scotland to assist with enquiries related to personal accident claims within civil litigation process and is looking to retired Police Officers interest in the first instance.

Instruction would be referred to ‘agents’ working on a self-employed basis and involve face to face contact with clients as a follow-up to statements obtained by in-house staff through telephone interview and would require the completion of legal documents together with the possible clarification of the initial statements, simple locus photography, etc.

Individual referrals would not appear to involve onerous work but by the varied nature of the concentration of claims, allocation to ‘agents’ would be irregular but require to be accommodated promptly.

Use of private vehicle is essential.

Rates for enquiry fee, mileage and any additional expenses have yet to be determined but will probably figure around £25.00 to £30.00 per enquiry plus mileage (currently 40p per mile).

At this stage, the intention is to collate notes of interest with a view to organizing reasonable cover throughout all areas.

Advise on any current or previous working arrangement with Solicitors would be helpful.

Proposed areas (initial business) …..
Tayside, Aberdeenshire, West Lothian and Lanarkshire.

That said, any interest from other areas throughout Scotland would be noted for expected expansion of business.

The approach is reasonably urgent.

Contact Ron McBean (Ex Tayside) ron.mcbean@blueyonder.co.uk

Part Time Security Officer
Edinburgh

A vacancy has become available for a part time security officer on the Royal Yacht Britannia situated at Ocean Terminal,Leith.

The hours are based on an 18 hour week working on a 3 on and 6 off basis, 9am to 3pm.

Extra hours maybe required to cover additional security for evening corporate events, 6pm to midnight.

Any interested person should contact either Derek Miller Head of Maintenance & Security on 0131 555 8800 or Laurie McElreavy, Security Supervisor on 0131 555 8822.

Steve Haines ( PC 2210-C Rtd ) Royal Yacht Britannia

Job Opportunities for Former Police Officers

Reliance Resource Solutions (RRS) provides a specialist recruitment service for police forces, the criminal justice sector and the private sector throughout the UK.

We supply former police officers who can offer their experience or specialist skills for a range of temporary, contract and permanent employment opportunities, especially in the field of major and volume crime investigation.

We welcome direct approaches from potential candidates and would be pleased to have an initial discussion with you. If you’d like to be considered for work opportunities or would simply like further information, please call us on 0845 4400 555. You can also register your details via our website www.reliance-rs.co.uk or contact us by email: info@reliance-rs.co.uk.

We are currently seeking recently retired police officers throughout Scotland with backgrounds and experience in:

Reliance Resource Solutions Ltd, Surety House, 18 Concorde Road, Patchway Trading Estate, Bristol BS34 5TB
Tel: 0845 44 00 555 Fax: 0845 44 00 556 www.reliance-rs.co.uk

Professionalism through Partnership • Precision Resourcing

Reliance Resource Solutions Ltd is part of the Reliance Security Group Ltd, specialists in security and police service support throughout the UK.

International Development Opportunities
Scottish Police College

The Scottish Police College is approached on a regular basis by Government departments and police forces both here and abroad to assist them in training and developing their staff or to carry out strategic level reviews. Over recent years the demand has reached such a level that the College introduced a post that focuses purely on such international development work.

These projects are normally resourced from a data base of retired officers who are referred to as ‘associates’. These individuals generally have a background in training or have skills in a particular area of policing and have normally worked in some sort of management position. The projects we deliver range from delivering bespoke training at the College to travelling overseas to carry out reviews of foreign police services. Projects both at home and abroad can last anywhere between one and six weeks, dependant on the mission being undertaken.

The increase in demand for projects has reached such a level that it has become necessary to increase the size of the associate data base. We now require to identify officers who have retired over the period of the past year or are just about to retire from the service. They should be, enthusiastic, willing to travel overseas, capable of working in a challenging environment and be part of a close knit team that can represent the Scottish Police Service. Remuneration rates are agreed prior to each project but in general the work is considered to be well paid.

I would be grateful if you could circulate this information to your members including those who have, or are just about to retire. Any enquiries should be directed to myself at the Scottish Police College at the addresses detailed below. It would be beneficial if those who wish to contact me for an informal discussion could have a brief CV of their career to hand.

I think that it is only fair to point out that there is no guarantee that individuals will be guaranteed work. Demand, along with the particular skills of individuals involved will determine who is selected to undertake missions.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me at the following contact address

Chief Inspector Bob McFarlane
International Development Department
Scottish Police College
Tulliallan Castle
Kincardine
Fife
K10 4BE
Tel No 01259 732132
e-mail- bob.mcfarlane@tulliallan.pnn.police.uk

Part Time Shop Assistant

A vacancy has arisen for a part time shop assistant in Bridge Street, Banchory selling and advising on fishing tackle and guns, alongside Dave Stuart. Knowledge of Game Fishing would be an advantage, but training will be given. the successful applicant will work 22 hours per week, and the hourly rate is £7.50 per hour.

The post is suitable for a mature applicant.

Please apply to Dave on 01330 811826 or 01330 824319

Security Officer
Northern Police Convalescent and Treatment Centre
Castlebrae, Auchterarder

Weekend Security Officer Position available at the Centre .

This could be a job share, alternate weekends.

The hourly rate is £7.87. After April it will be £8.07. The shifts will be 9am –5pm Saturday and Sunday.

An application form can be obtained from Margaret at reception by calling the number below.

Paul Grant
Centre Manager
Northern Police Convalescent and Treatment Centre
Castlebrae
Tel: 01764664369
Fax: 01764664598

MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE

MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE is looking for brilliant confident communicators to promote and gain support for its work by talking one to one with the public in a variety of venues across central Scotland. Travel involved (own transport vital) – full training and travel expenses provided.

£6.24p/h. Flexible, part time hours. Contact Andrew 0131 456 3724 / 07798 638155 . Reg Charity 207994.

Premex-insight Ltd

Premex-insight Ltd welcomes applications specifically from former Police officers, and experienced investigators interested in providing a prompt, efficient and professional Road Traffic Accident and Motor Theft Insurance Investigation Service, on a freelance/self-employed basis within their local area.

Successful applicants will be I.T. literate, and appreciative of the need to communicate electronically, and swiftly.

Specific experience of undertaking these type of enquires is certainly preferred, but not essential, as training can be provided.

Please email your CV, quoting RPOAS - Recruitment, and your home post code as the email subject to:
recruitment@premex-insight.com