Positive Action

Our aim is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and attracts the best talent from the widest pool of people. 

However some groups of people are currently under represented either in our workforce as a whole or in particular positions.

Our commitment to promoting fairness and equality is underpinned by our Positive Action programme. In line with equality legislation, Positive Action initiative offers under-represented groups additional support to ensure equality of opportunity for the recruitment process is fair for everyone.

Positive Action initiatives include:

The buddy scheme for candidates

The buddy is a trained Police officer or member of Police staff who becomes a point of contact at all stages of the recruitment process to offer moral support and guidance through the process.

Preparation Evenings

There are various stages to our recruitment process. Once you have been successful at shortlisting stage, you’ll be invited to attend a briefing event to find out more information about the role and the next stage of the selection process.

This briefing session will ensure you are provided with information about the Police National SEARCH Assessment Centre and give you the opportunity to ask any questions and clarify any information.

At this point you will have an opportunity to sign up to our Positive Action Programme (PAP) to support you with the remaining stages of the process.

Employees from ethnic minority groups and with disabilities are currently under represented across Essex Police while women are under represented in senior management positions and the role of police officer. Men are under represented in administrative roles.