Police Controller : Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
Location: Netley
Contract: Full:time and permanent. On successful appointment into this role, you will be able to submit a flexible working request to start after the training period. However, there is no guarantee that your request will be approved (in these cases, we will endeavour to find a solution which works for all parties). Please note that you will be required to work the full:time standard shifts during the training period which will be approximately 13 weeks.
Salary: The starting total salary for this role is GBP 35, This is made up of a basic salary of GBP 26,106 and shift and weekend allowances of 20. On completion of initial training and becoming an independent Call Handler (expected to be at around the 12:week point), the basic salary for this role will increase to GBP 29,109, giving a total salary of GBP 39,
Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 at 23:59.
Please note that if your application is successful, the earliest you will start in role is February 2026, however, wecannot guarantee a February start date.
About the role
As a Police Controller, you will be on the front line of policing and responsible for receiving emergency 999 calls from members of the public and dispatching Officers to the scene. You will need an investigative mind set to;
:Risk assess police incidents, prioritise deployment of resources and dispatch police resources via the radio;
:Communicate with Officers via the radio and provide them with information and support;
:Receive emergency 999 calls;
:Accurately record information; and
:Ensure the public receives the required help and support, whilst handling sensitive and upsetting matters with empathy and a calm attitude.
The standard shift pattern for this role is 6 days on and 4 days off on a rotating 20 week pattern (averaging at 37 hours per week). Shifts are generally 10 hours long with a 1:hour meal break and example hours are;,, and However, you may work any variation of a 10 hour shift depending on our demand and resource levels.
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Benefits of working for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
In addition to the competitive salary and highly rewarding career, our benefits include, but are not limited to;
:Competitive pension scheme;
:Generous annual leave allowance;
:Retail, food and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports and Blue Light Card;
:Excellent wellbeing support;
:Gym facilities at a number of our buildings; and
:Fantastic career progression including development and secondment opportunities.
What does it take to work in Contact Management?
To succeed in this role, it is important that you have the following qualities;
:Able to remain calm and level:headed in high pressurised situations;
:Confident making difficult decisions;
:Able to manage multiple demands;
:Able to communicate clearly; and
:Resilience.
Role specific training and support
Our roles are pivotal in helping us to achieve our Force Priorities of Relentlessly Pursuing Criminals, Putting Victims First and Delivering Exceptional Local Policing. Your training course will therefore be fast:paced and is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your role.
:The initial 6:week training period is classroom based and will include inputs on our computer systems and theory:based topics. This phase will be completed Monday to Friday,, so no shift allowances will be paid.
:You will then progress to a tutoring phase, taking live calls with the support of a dedicated tutor for up to 6 sets of shifts.
The Emergency Services Call Handling Apprenticeship is an additional benefit of the role and is open to all new starters who do not have prior experience of wor