Full time - 37 hours per week
£26,106 - £32,623 per annum
Multiple roles across the county
Closing date: 16th April 2025

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

Do you want a role where no two days are the same?

We are looking for dedicated and approachable individuals to join our team as Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) across the county.

Role Overview

As a PCSO, you will play a vital role in supporting frontline policing, acting as a visible and reassuring presence in the community. You’ll work closely with residents, businesses, and partner agencies to tackle local issues such as anti-social behaviour, community safety, and crime prevention. PCSOs are tasked with patrolling neighbourhoods, providing practical advice on safety, gathering intelligence on emerging issues, and offering reassurance through their proactive presence. While they do not carry the same powers as regular officers, they support frontline policing by handling low-level incidents, mediating disputes, and assisting in community events. Their commitment to preventative measures and community engagement helps to create a safer, environment, ultimately easing the demands on police officers and fostering a spirit of collaboration with the community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide a visible and accessible policing presence in your community.

• Build strong relationships with residents, schools, and local organisations.
• Support crime prevention initiatives and engage in problem-solving activities.
• Handle low-level incidents, such as minor traffic disruptions or neighbourhood disputes.
• Assist in delivering public awareness campaigns on safety and crime reduction.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who:

•  Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are empathetic, approachable, and community-focused.
• Can remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations with professionalism.
• Are proactive, resilient, and committed to making Cumbria a safer place.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

•  Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
• UK work eligibility and can pass a full background check.
• Hold a Full manual UK driving licence.
• A genuine interest in community engagement and public safety.
• Minimum of 3 GCSEs (grades A-C or equivalent) which must include English and maths.
• Flexibility to work a shift pattern which includes weekends and evening working.

 Desirable Criteria 

• Previous experience in a customer care environment or working in a community setting.
• Basic knowledge of police operations.
• Administration skills and basic computer literacy.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and development.
• A basic salary of £26,106 which can be increased to £32,623 through weekend working and payment of a shift disturbance allowance. *
• Generous Local Government pension scheme topped up by the Constabulary.
• Access to Cycle to Work and Car Salary Sacrifice Schemes.
• For a small subscription use the force gyms across our estate.
• Flexible working opportunities with full-time, part-time and job share options considered.
• Family friendly - a range of family-friendly leave policies covering maternity, paternity, adoption, parental and special leave. We also offer flexible retirement and career breaks.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in one of the UK’s most beautiful regions.

 Selection Process 

 Paper-sift and qualifications check.

• Competency based interview (face to face).
• Vetting, medical and biometric checks.
• Employment start date scheduled for September 2025.

 Join us in ensuring that Cumbria remains one of the safest places to live, work, and visit. 

Part time - 22.5 hours per week
£26,1060 - £28,653 pro rata
Based at Penrith HQ
Closing date: 30th March 2025

Can you help us achieve our Vision Zero Strategy (Fatal Collisions) by 2040?

The successful candidate will work as part of a small team, operating alongside the Roads Policing Unit and partner agencies with the mission of reducing collisions and making Cumbria’s Road network safe. To help achieve that goal, as part of the team you would have the responsibility for identifying various road traffic offences and making the correct prosecution decisions. You will also be responsible for the installation, operation and fault diagnosis of the various offence detection and monitoring equipment in use with the team. You will record, interpret and process the data gathered from the equipment, initiating the correct action in accordance with both national and constabulary policies and procedures. The successful candidate will also be required to work collaboratively alongside other agencies on various road safety projects, with the goal of reducing harm in our communities.

This role is currently offered as part time over three days however the opportunity may arise in the future to increase the number of hours offered. If successful you would be required to work a shift pattern that involves some evening and weekend working, which can be discussed at the interview.

Should candidates have any questions about this role, we will be hosting an in-person Q&A at Cumbria Police HQ on Thursday 13th March at 1800 hours where there will be an opportunity to view the Safety Camera Van technology and role within the Cumbria Road Safety Partnership

Full time - 37 hours per week
£39,813 - £42,897 per annum
Based in Barrow and Carlisle
Closing date: 31st March 2025

Cumbria Constabulary is recruiting a full-time permanent Crime Scene Investigator Team Leader (TL) to perform the role of CSI Technical Manager and lead on CSI ISO accreditation, CSI Competency and Forensic Training. The postholder will be required to travel to CSI bases in Carlisle and Barrow on a frequent basis and may be required to cover the whole county in connection with the CSI TL duties stated in the role profile.

Applications are invited from experienced CSI first line managers, Crime Scene Managers (CSMs) and also trainee CSMs with considerable CSI experience. Should the successful candidate not hold a College of Policing accredited CSM qualification, they must commit to attending an accredited CSM training course and completing the CSM Development Plan within the first two years.

The CSI TL Technical Manager will work the CSI TL rota and will be required to cover weekend working, out of hours standby duties and also extended tours of duty from time to time. The successful candidate is expected to provide biometric data for the purposes of elimination and is required to engage with annual psychological screening support from Occupational Health. This post is also subject to the enhanced Management Vetting (MV) level.

As a CSI TL Technical Manager, you will be expected to have a wide range of knowledge and skills, be conversant with the Forensic Science Regulator’s Statutory Code,  and associated documents, and demonstrate experience in the delivery of  training in a forensic environment. Knowledge and experience of auditing, competency and validation would be advantageous.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has excellent communication skills, individual resilience and the ability to critically evaluate complex information. The successful candidate must have a high standard of report writing, excellent communication skills across a wide range of people and be confident working within a Quality Management environment.

This a is a key leadership role in the CSI department and the postholder is expected to inspire and motivate their team to achieve compliance with ISO standards and attain high levels of performance across all activities.

Full time - 37 hours per week
£38,754 - £40,893 per annum
Based at Barrow police station
Closing date: 31st March 2025

Cumbria Constabulary is recruiting a full-time permanent Crime Scene Manager (CSM) and applications are invited from both experienced and trainee CSMs with considerable CSI experience. Should the successful candidate not hold a College of Policing accredited CSM qualification, they must commit to attending an accredited CSM training course and completing the CSM Development Plan within the first two years.

In addition to CSM operational duties, the post holder will be a designated CSI Deputy Technical Manager and be expected to support the CSI Technical Manager and carry out all CSI ISO related duties when required. As a CSM Deputy Technical Manager, you will be expected to have a wide range of knowledge and skills, be conversant with the Forensic Science Regulator’s Statutory Code, and associated documents, and be willing to deliver training in a forensic environment. Knowledge and experience of auditing, competency and validation would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be based at Barrow police station but will be required to cover the whole county to meet operational demands, in addition to working a 7-day rota which includes weekend working, out of hours standby duties and extended hours of duty from time to time. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has excellent communication skills, individual resilience and the ability to critically evaluate complex information. The successful candidate must have a high standard of report writing, excellent communication skills across a wide range of people and the ability to lead a team of CSIs during the examination of extensive and complex crime scenes, often in difficult circumstances.

The successful candidate is expected to provide biometric data for the purposes of elimination and is required to engage with annual psychological screening support from Occupational Health. This post is also subject to the enhanced Management Vetting (MV) level.

The Special Constabulary is a voluntary body, whose officers form a vital part of the police family, working alongside their regular colleagues to police the communities of Cumbria. Specials perform a variety of police duties to support regular officers with the day-to-day policing of Cumbria.

People become a Special Constable for a variety of reasons. Some people have free time and have a desire to give something back to their community, some people are very happy in their present job but want something totally different in their spare time, some people may have wanted to work in the police but for different reasons they have gone down a different career path. Specials have the same powers as regular officers, wear the same uniform and carry the same equipment as regular officers.

In all these circumstances the Special Constabulary gives you the opportunity to have a second career. This is a great opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and gain experience in a wide range of policing duties.

For more information on being a Special Constable - click here

Are you a person who wants to inspire and develop young people along with developing your own skills?

Cumbria Police Cadets are seeking volunteer cadet leaders to help 100 young people aged 13-17 years across the county.

Cumbria Police Cadets has been established for 4 years and is at the forefront of Police Cadet programmes in the country.

Leaders are encouraged to help cadets learn about the Police force, law, specialist police departments, drill and inspections through a structured programme that aims to enhance the relationship between the public and the police (a policing background is not required). Leaders will also support community engagement events and neighbourhood policing initiatives.

If you have evenings and some weekends free and you are a willing and committed person, we would like to hear from you. We are currently looking for leaders for the whole county. Being a leader is one of the most rewarding things you will do!

Our cadet units parade on the following nights:

Monday – Kendal Cadets at Kendal Police Station
Tuesday – Barrow Cadets at Barrow Police Station
Tuesday – Workington Cadets at Workington Police Station
Wednesday – Penrith Cadets at Police HQ, Penrith
Thursday – Carlisle Cadets at Carlisle Police Station

Full training will be provided to new cadet leaders.

Upon appointment, successful Cadet Leaders volunteers may be able to apply for accredited qualifications as part of their role. This could include qualification or certification in Assessing or Learning and development as well as presentations skills.

Please contact policecadets@cumbria.police.uk if you require further information.
All completed applications to be completed via the online portal.

Please note that if you apply for this role, as it involves contact with children you will undergo the relevant vetting & barring checks.

We are accepting applications for transferees across all roles and specialisms for PCs, Sergeants and Inspectors.

Apply now to come and join us!

Whilst accepting all roles, we are particularly interested in:

• Specialist roles such as Armed Response Vehicle Officers (must be qualified Armed Response Vehicle level)
• Detective Constables (including those who are currently working towards their qualification - ICIDP or previous Home Office equivalent)
• Fraud Trained Detectives, detectives who are trained Financial Investigators
• Surveillance Officer Constables (for this role individuals must hold Q1 Surveillance accreditation)
• Response officers Our response bases are: Kendal, Penrith, Carlisle, Workington, Whitehaven and Barrow. Our shift pattern is: 2 x Early, 2 x Late, 2 x Nights, 4 x Rest days.

Please note postings will be made based on operational requirements.

Applications can now be accepted from British Transport Police and Officers from Police Scotland, however please note Cumbria cannot accept transferees from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC). CNC candidates will need to apply through the standard PC recruitment process.

Cumbria can only accept transferee applications from NCA officers if they have previously worked in a home office force within the last 5 years.

We are also accepting part time applications.

A relocation package for successful candidates of up to £8,000 may be available. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

Cumbria Constabulary are now accepting applications for detective transferees (across all ranks) specifically to join the Westmorland and Furness BCU where they will be based at one of three stations; Barrow, Kendal or Penrith.

Officers who have passed their National Investigators exam but are yet to complete the ICIDP course are also welcome to apply.

Apply now