Careers fair to showcase roles and job opportunities with Bedfordshire Police
If you're considering a change of direction or have always wanted to join the police then a careers fair next month is a must.
The event, taking place on Saturday, October 10 at Wixams Academy, will provide an opportunity for anyone considering a career in policing to hear from experienced officers about the variety of roles and career paths available across the force.
Representatives from specialist teams including patrol, community policing, roads policing, scenes of crime and major crime will be on hand to talk about their work and the rewards and realities of the job.
Visitors will also be able to find out more about recruitment routes, eligibility requirements, salaries, training, shift patterns and career progression, as well as the support available throughout the recruitment process.
The event is open to people at all stages of their working lives, from those taking their first steps into the world of work to experienced professionals looking to bring skills developed elsewhere into policing.
Sergeant Erica Bennett from Bedfordshire Police’s people and development team said: “Policing offers a much wider range of opportunities than many people might realise, and we want this event to give people a genuine insight into the different careers available.
“We also want people to have a realistic picture of what joining the police means. It is demanding and a big commitment, so this is a chance to speak directly to the people doing these jobs, ask questions and hear first-hand about the unique challenges and sense of purpose that comes with policing.
“People join us with all kinds of backgrounds and bring a huge range of experience with them. Skills developed in other careers and walks of life can be incredibly valuable in helping us tackle crime, support victims and protect our communities.
“I would encourage anyone who is curious about a career in policing to come along, explore the opportunities we have here at Bedfordshire Police and find out whether policing could be the right next step for them.”
The careers fair is a drop-in event running from 12pm to 4pm. Full details with chance to register are available online