APPLICATION FOR THE
POST OF CHIEF
CONSTABLE
NAME OF APPLICANT
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
APPLICATION NO:
Date Received:
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION
Before completing this application form you are advised to read these instructions
carefully.
1. Applicants are strongly advised to read the role profile and the associated documentation
provided in your application pack and on the application webpage.
2. The form should be completed in 12pt type-face or hand written black ink. Please answer in
the spaces provided. No additional pages are permitted, except where stated otherwise. No
attempt should be made to redesign the form.
3. Applicants are required to complete all sections of the form. Do not send a curriculum vitae
as this will not be evaluated - only the information contained within this form will be
evaluated at short-listing. It is imperative that you are open and honest with your answers.
Evidence needs to be specific and focused on your personal involvement/experience and
actions. Please provide examples in your answers. The evidence you present must be from
within the last three years. The appropriateness of your application will be determined by
the extent to which your evidence relates to the area being asked about, how thoroughly
you respond to the questions asked and how appropriate your examples are in relation to
the issues facing Cheshire Constabulary.
4. At the end of each section in part three, you are required to provide a verifier who can
vouch for the accuracy of the information you have provided. As part of the assessment
process this person may be contacted to verify the information provided.
5. References will be requested for those candidates shortlisted.
6. It is your responsibility to ensure the forms are returned by 17:00 on 31 January 2021 to
Peter Astley MBE, Chief of Staff, Office of Police & Crime Commissioner, Stockton Heath
Police Station, Grappenhall Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 2AF or by email:
pcc@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
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Part 1 Personal Information
Post
applied for:
How did you become aware of the vacancy?
Last Name:
First Name:
:
Title (e.g. Dr, Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss):
Preferred
Name:
Date of:
Joining Police
Service
Promotion to
Ser
geant
Promotion to
Ins
pector
Promotion to Chief
Inspector
Promotion to Supt
Promotion to Chief
Supt
Promotion to ACC
Promotion to DCC (if
applicable)
Home
Address
Work
Address
Postcode
Postcode
Home telephone number:
Work telephone number:
Mobile number:
Work email address:
Personal email address:
Preferred email address
Please provide details about any special requirements that you may have if called to a selection assessment:
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Nationality:
What is your nationality?
If you are a commonwealth citizen or a foreign national, is your stay in the UK free of restrictions? Yes No
Have you been continuously resident in the UK for the three year period immediately before this
application is made?
Yes No
Membership of British National Party (BNP) or similar:
Are you or have you ever been a member of the BNP or similar organisation whose constitution,
aims, objectives or pronouncements may contradict the duty to promote equality?
Yes No
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Part 2 Employment History
Details of current and previous two posts most recent force first:
Current Role Title:
Brief description of role and responsibilities, including key achievements (maximum 500 words).
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Previous Role Title:
Brief description of role and responsibilities, including key achievements (maximum 500 words).
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Previous Role Title:
Brief description of role and responsibilities, including key achievements (maximum 500 words).
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Details of relevant training attended
Please list any educational qualifications you consider are relevant to the role for which you are applying.
Colleges, university attended or
correspondence courses taken
From To Qualifications and grade attained
Please provide details of any Equality Diversity and Human Rights training you have received.
Colleges, university attended or
correspondence courses taken
From To Qualifications and grade attained
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Please list any training courses attended that you consider are relevant to the role for which you are applying. (Please note
that it is an essential requirement of the role that you have successfully passed Senior PNAC and completed the Strategic
Command Course)
Course Title From To Summary of Course Contents
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Part 3 Job Related Evidence
Public Service: As individuals and as part of a wider policing organisation, we have a responsibility to ensure that we
act in the best interests of society as a whole. Please describe how you have personally promoted, developed and built
confidence in a public service, ensuring that the service provided met the public’s needs and served their best interest
(maximum 600 words).
Official Use Assessor Notes
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Transparency: Transparency in the policing service is invaluable to gain public confidence, to encourage the
reporting of crime and maintain strong engagement with our communities. As Cheshire’s Chief Constable, how would
you encourage transparency within the organisation (maximum 600 words)?
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Impartiality: As a police service, we must show impartiality throughout all our dealings with colleagues, partners
and members of the public. This is achieved by being unprejudiced, fair and objective. Using an example, please
describe how in the role of a Chief Officer you assess situations based on their own merits ensuring fairness and
consistency in action, whilst communicating a clear rationale for evidence-based decisions or actions
(maximum 600
words).
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Integrity: The Code of Ethics states that every person providing a policing service is responsible for their own
professional behaviour and t
o ensure that they are able to deliver the highest standards possible, but there’s an
additional responsibility for chief officers to demonstrate by example the principles and standards of the Code. As
Chief Constable how would you do this? Please use examples to support your answer (maximum 600 words).
Official Use Assessor Notes
Rating
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Part 4 Criminal Investigations/Disciplinary
Please enter details of any convictions for any offence (including traffic offences and appearance
before a Court Martial) or formal cautions by police for any offences (including cautions as a
juvenile) or any bind-overs imposed by any Court. This includes any spent convictions.
Please provide details of any disciplinary proceedings being carried out in relation to your conduct
and any previous disciplinary offences which have not been expunged.
Offence(s):
Date(s):
Court/Police Station which dealt with the matter:
Result(s):
Date of Alleged
Offence(s):
Court/Police Station
dealing with the matter:
Please give details of any charge or summons at present outstanding against
you.
Please give details of disciplinary proceedings being carried out or have not been
expunged
Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary. Please remember full details of all convictions or
cautions by the police for any offence should be disclosed.
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Part 5 Other Personal Information
Business Interests
Do you currently have, or propose to have any business interest (as defined in the
Police Regulations) which you intend to continue should you become Chief
Constable for Cheshire Constabulary :
YES NO
If YES please state the nature of this job or business and the extent of your involvement (e.g. actively
involved, non-executive director). Include hours spent on it. Please also reference any interests that a relative
may have which fall within the meaning of business interests under the Police Regulations.
Please advise of any memberships of any professional association or any body whose principal purpose
include the influence of public opinion or policy.
Driving Licence:
Do you hold a current valid driving licence?
YES NO
Number of days sickness absence over past 12 months:
Please give details of any relationships to Members/Officers of the Cheshire Constabulary or Police and Crime
Commissioner. (Answer NONE’ if no relationship exists).
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Referees
Please provide names, addresses and occupations of two persons willing to give you a reference. One should be
your Chief Constable or equivalent from your current employing Force. References will be requested for those
candidates shortlisted.
Referee 1: Referee 2:
Name
Name
Home Address
Home
Address
Postcode
Postcode
Telephone
Number
Telephone
Number
Occupation
Occupation
PLEASE ENSURE YOU SIGN THIS DECLARATION BEFORE RETURNING YOUR APPLICATION FORM
DATA PROTECTION ACT DECLARATION
The information provided on this application form will be entered onto a computer system and as such is covered
by the rules set out by the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulations.
DECLARATION
I declare that the information given on this application form is to the best of my knowledge and belief is true. I
understand that if it is subsequently discovered that any statement is false or misleading, an offer of employment
may be withdrawn or I may be dismissed from service by the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Signed
:
After completion please return application by Recorded Delivery marked ‘Private & Confidential’ to
Peter Astley MBE, Chief of Staff, Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Stockton Heath Police
Station, Grappenhall Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 2AF or by e-mail to
pcc@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
CLOSING DATE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS: 17:00 on 31 January 2021
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