West Midlands Police
Special Inspector - Promotion Process/Lateral Transfer
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Special Inspector - Promotion Process/Lateral Transfer
Positions Available in:
Special Sergeant to Special Inspector Wolverhampton LPA | Dudley LPA | Sandwell LPA
Applications are invited from:
- External Special Sergeants seeking to progress to Special Inspector
- Current substantive Special Inspectors transferring to West Midlands Police
About the Role
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria for immediate promotion to Special Inspector:
Required strengths include:
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Performance & Standards:
- Monitor and manage team performance
- Drive improvement in efficiency and adherence to high standards
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Team Leadership & People Development:
- Supervise a team
- Prioritise officer well-being and motivation
- Deliver an effective and responsive front-line policing service
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Partnerships:
- Collaborate seamlessly with internal/external partners
- Ensure a public-facing service that is both effective and efficient
Note: No résumé required.
Eligibility
- Internal candidates must discuss suitability for promotion with their line manager prior to applying.
- Applicants cannot have a live sanction from misconduct proceedings.
- Investigated but not sanctioned individuals may apply but cannot be posted until the investigation concludes. The outcome will dictate confirmation.
- Must currently hold the substantive rank of Special Sergeant with:
- 12 monitored months at that rank (including time as an Acting Special Sergeant).
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Reasonable Adjustments
Support under the Equality Act 2010 is available for applicants during:
- Application process
- Interview stage
Email: BP_Promotions@westmidlands.police.uk
Selection Process
- Eligibility verification by the promotions team
- Base on answers provided in your application form
- Conditional invitation to interview for shortlisted candidates
Key Deadlines ( Guidance Only )
Subject to change based on operational requirements.
- Application Opens: **2/**07
- Application Closes: **31/**08
- Interviews: TBC
- Results: TBC
Vetting & Medical
- All selected applicants must pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter-Terrorism Checks.
- Successful candidates must complete medical checks, including:
- Drug screening
- Fitness assessment if applicable
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Support Contact
For guidance on transferring or questions about eligibility, email:
Transferee Team: joinWMP@westmidlands.police.uk
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
West Midlands Police operates an inclusive scheme:
- ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’: Applicants who declare a disability and meet the role’s essential criteria will be offered an interview.
Note: Some high-volume recruitment periods may limit interviews to the best candidates based on the role’s core requirements, aligned with protocols for non-disabled applications.
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About West Midlands Police
- Second-largest UK police force, serving:
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Dudley
24/7 Commitment:
- Handles over 2,000 emergency incidents daily
- Continuous progress in:
- Reducing crime
- Faster response times
- Increasing arrests
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