Humberside Police Negotiator

The role of the Police Negotiator plays a vital part in daily activity of our Operational business. For the first time (following a change in National Policy ) this role is now open to regular  Constables and above.

There are 14 negotiators force wide in total with 2 always on call available 24/7, 365 days a year who are trained to do this on top of their everyday role. Police Negotiators are volunteers, deployed to jobs where a victim or suspect is in a situation where they are likely to harm themselves or others around them such as:

• Suicide interventions
• High risk MISPERS
• Domestic Sieges
• Firearms support

The main qualities that a Negotiator must possess is the ability to establish rapport, understand the situation of the victim/suspect, talk them through the processes and help them see a pathway or consider alternative options.

Expressions of interest are sought for Police Officers (including the rank of Constable) for this challenging role. Support for your EOI must also be obtained from your SLT.

Following this there will be a short written assessment and if successful an interview together with a practical role playing exercise. The deadline for the submission of expressions of interest is Monday 7th May 2018.

The successful candidates must attend a 2 week  National course which is a pass/fail and accept that this is an "on call " rota and be willing to commit to a minimum of 5 years' service in role.

To apply for this role, please submit your Expression of Interest, along with your Line Managers approval to: D/C/I Alan Farrow Force Negotiator Coordinator Alan.Farrow@humberside.pnn.police.uk

PLEASE NOTE: You must have your line manager’s approval to apply for this post. The attached Internal Reference Form will need to be completed, endorsed and attached to your application before submission.  Your application will not be considered for shortlisting for interview if you have not submitted the Internal Reference Form.

Humberside Police welcome applications from underrepresented communities.  For further information on positive action within Humberside Police, please visit the positive action page:

http://www.humberside.police.uk/diversity-and-positive-action