Communications officer (999 and 101)
3. Who we are looking for?
Our training will equip you with the tools you’ll need to carry out the role of an advisor, but there are a number of basic qualities and eligibility criteria that you’ll need to bring with you too. Take a look through the below to see if you are eligible.
You must be 18 or over when you apply to join our team.
There are no educational requirements to join our team, but you will need to have a good standard of English and excellent communication skills.
If you’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), you’re required to have leave to enter or leave to remain in the UK for two and a half years. Such applicants must reside in the UK free of restrictions or have an entitlement to do so.
Due to changes in legislation, this role requires members of the European Economic Area (EEA) to have EU pre-settled or settled status or leave to enter/leave to remain and work in the UK without restriction for a period of at least two and a half years.
Ideally, you shouldn’t have a criminal conviction or cautions record. If you do have one, eligibility will depend on the age and nature of the offence. We’re unable to confirm whether your convictions record will affect your application before you apply, but will determine this from the full and confidential information provided during the recruitment and selection process.
If you don’t tell us about any cautions, investigations or criminal convictions that may be linked to you at an early stage, your application could be refused simply because you weren’t open and up front, whereas it might have been accepted if you were. If in any doubt, disclose the information.
We won’t accept applications from anyone who is, or has been, a member of the British National Party (BNP) or similar organisations.
You must declare any other employment or business interests you intend to maintain, if offered a position within our team.
Anyone who has a tattoo which could be considered discriminatory, offensive, violent, intimidating or political in nature, is not eligible to apply for a position within the Met. Tattoos on the face, or on the front or side of your neck are not acceptable for any role within the Met. Tattoos on the back of your neck, below your collar line, or on your ears (providing they are small) are acceptable and do not prevent you from applying to join us.
If you are successful in the assessment process, you will need to go through security checks. If you have any of the following financial arrangements, you may need to take action in order to successfully clear checks:
Debt management plans
You will need to provide proof that you have maintained regular payments over a number of months, for example a letter from the debt management company to show the date the plan was entered into and confirmation that all monthly payments have been met.
County court judgement (CCJ)
You should be aware that outstanding county court judgements will mean that you do not pass our security screening checks. If you are able, then you should settle the balance on your outstanding CCJ, a certificate of satisfaction will be provided to you which can be used to demonstrate that the balance has been cleared.
Individual voluntary arrangement (IVA)
Each case will be individually assessed. Candidates will be required to provide information to evidence the amount owed and that regular payments are being made.
Debt relief order/bankruptcy (DRO)
You will only be able to progress in the process once the debt has been paid and you have been clear/discharged for a period of three years.