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Force Command Centre (FCC) Supervisor, Guildford
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Client:
Surrey Police
Location:
Guildford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
6
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
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Job Description:
Vacancy Information
Division / Department - Contact and Control
Grade - Grade G
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £33,128 - £39,149
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - Yes
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.
We’re looking for skilled, motivated, and people-focused individuals to join our Force Command Centre (FCC) as Supervisors, supporting the delivery of 24/7 operational policing across Surrey.
As an FCC Supervisor, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping how we respond to the public, whether it’s life-threatening emergencies, safeguarding concerns, or routine reports that all require the right response. Every contact counts.
You will be hands-on in leading teams, managing live demand, and driving performance in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment where every contact counts.
You’ll play a vital role within the FCC structure, sitting between our frontline Call Handlers and Dispatchers, and our Duty Managers and Force Incident Managers.
Why this role matters
The Force Command Centre (FCC) is at the heart of policing in Surrey. It’s where all contact and incident deployment is managed. We are driven by a strong sense of public service, acting with professional curiosity to assess risk and make decisions based on need, not assumption.
What you'll do
* Lead and motivate a team of Call Handlers or Dispatchers, ensuring the timely and effective handling of emergency and non-emergency contact from the public and partner agencies
* Identify and manage risk, ensuring calls are appropriately graded, resources are deployed effectively, and the safety of the public and officers is prioritised
* Oversee incidents in real time, ensuring compliance with national standards and force deployment policies
* Manage team performance and development, including call and dispatch quality, attendance, welfare, and professional standards
* Support major incidents and critical events, working alongside Duty Managers and the Force Incident Manager to coordinate the right response
* Drive continuous improvement, capturing learning, identifying training needs, and delivering coaching or feedback to help your team grow
Skills & Experience
* Experience working in a control room, contact centre, or emergency services environment
* Demonstrated supervisory experience or clear potential to supervise and coach others
* Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills under pressure
* Strong understanding of call handling, dispatch, and risk-based decision making
* A genuine focus on public service, team development, and operational excellence
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
* career progression
* contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
* generous annual leave allowance
* discounts for everyday spend
* on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
* generous and supportive parental leave
* financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
* discounted contributory healthcare scheme
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Further Information
You’ll work a rotating 24/7 shift pattern, covering days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. The role is based at Surrey Police Headquarters in Mount Browne.
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