We Value Difference at Essex Police

We know that everyone is unique. People bring different backgrounds, experiences, ideas and perspectives – and those differences make us stronger as a team.

Our We Value Difference campaign challenges the idea that you need to fit a mould to join us. We want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve - a team that shows the diversity of people living in Essex.

We’re building a workforce made up of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences and perspectives. And we want everyone who works for us to feel confident that they’ll be treated fairly and with respect.

The campaign focuses on nine key differences:

• Personality
• Age
• Cultural background
• Ethnicity
• Sexual orientation
• Gender
• Language
• Education
• Faith

We’re encouraging people who might not see themselves in policing to think again. If you care about making a difference, there’s a place for you at Essex Police.

We know that not everyone starts from the same place or has had the same opportunities. Our Positive Action engagement programme supports people from underrepresented backgrounds and help make sure everyone has a fair chance.

If you're thinking about becoming a police officer and feel there may be things holding you back, this programme is designed to support you every step of the way. Find out more about how we can support you through the recruitment process. 

Positive Action programme.

Discover more about those who work for us and their police career journeys. 

Meet the team.

If you're looking to start your police career with an organisation that values difference, we have opportunities for you. Find out more about a career with Essex Police.

Join our team