Post Title: PC - Response Officer
Type of contract: Permanent – Full time
Shift Pattern: Early/Lates/Nights (40 hours per week)
Rank/Grade: PC
Directorate/Department: Local Policing - Response
Statement of expectation for the role: Minimum of 24 months (other than promotion)
Vetting level required: RV/CTC
Location: Bishopsgate Police Station
Salary: According to National Pay Scales plus allowances
Who are we?
As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. City of London Police is the smallest home office force area in the country, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.
City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Response Officer you will be helping to make the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.
The City of London Police is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Description of Department:
A Response Officer is at the frontline of policing, providing an immediate response to a wide range of incidents and offences. Officers deal with everything from crime in progress and safeguarding concerns to supporting victims and protecting vulnerable people from harm.
This is a dynamic, uniformed role requiring officers to work early, late and night shifts as part of a 24/7 service. Due to the operational demands of the role, there is no opportunity for flexible working arrangements. Candidates should be prepared for a fast-
paced environment where no two shifts are the same and where making a positive difference to the community is at the heart of the role.
This opportunity is open to Police Constables (internal applicants only) who can demonstrate:
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise workload and perform under pressure
- Effective organisational and workload management skills
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to delivering a high standard of service
Essential Criteria
- Substantive Police Constable confirmed out of probation
- In-date officer safety and emergency first aid training
- Must not be subject to any current UPP, performance or misconduct processes
- Operational flexibility
Desirable Criteria
- Police Basic/Response Driver
The application and interview will be tested under Level 1 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework. (max 500 words)
- We take ownership
- We are emotionally aware
- We are collaborative
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job role will not be considered .
If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Insp Wayne Nash: [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 31st July 2026 @ 1500hrs
Shortlisting will commence w/c 3rd August
Interviews will commence w/c 10th August
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.
[POLICE OFFICERS ONLY]
[For internal candidates only] Please note that your application will not be considered without the completed endorsement form. Please ensure you leave enough time for your verifiers and senior leaders to complete the support of your application before the closing date.
[FOR THE RANK OF PC ONLY] Please note if you are a student officer and have not yet completed your probationary period, please contact your supervisor prior to submitting your application, to check your eligibility.
Please note that your application will not be considered without the completed endorsement form. Please ensure you leave enough time for your verifiers and senior leaders to complete the support of your application before the closing date.
Please note if you are a student officer and have not yet completed your probationary period, please contact your supervisor prior to submitting your application, to check your eligibility.
Please note Officers who are not within 3 months of completing their tenure period, will not be eligible to apply for internal roles. This applies only to Officers who are not currently working within this Directorate.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force.
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