Your guide to becoming a police constable
in the Royal Gibraltar Police
RECRUITMENT BOOKLET
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Contents
Policing in a Service focused on Neighbourhood Policing
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Am I Eligible?
2
The Selection Process
3
Competencies
4
RGP Entrance Examination
6
RGP Fitness Tests
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What to expect at the Selection Weekend
14
Frequently asked Questions
16
Job Specification
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Person Specification
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Important dates to remember
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Contact us
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Policing in a Service focused on
Neighbourhood Policing
A police officer holds a responsible position within society. One of the primary roles
is ensuring law and order is maintained. As a police officer you will promote
confidence among the community and show that the police understand and are
prepared to deal with the issues that matter most to them. Policing will enable you
to work in partnership with the public and other organisations to make a real
difference.
You will have a key role
in supporting victims
and witnesses, providing
reassurance
to
individuals who have
been subjected to crime
a nd/ or
an ti so cial
behaviour. Many people
will look to you for
guidance
and
protection. To be able to
provide this effectively
you will need to be able
to see things from their
perspective,
tailoring
your approach in order
to
address
their
particular needs and
fears.
How policing services are delivered needs to be
in harmony with public expectations, in order
to find solutions which are right for that
particular individual. Being able to effectively
engage with, and harness the energy and
support of partners and people to implement
these solutions is a key skill.
You will be trained to manage and
communicate information and intelligence
effectively, in order to ensure that people are
kept informed about what you are doing, and
to support successful prosecutions in court. As
part of a professional team, you will be
committed to providing a quality service that
appropriately meets the needs of individuals
and our community, as well as maintaining
public confidence in the effectiveness of the
police.
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Am I Eligible?
The Royal Gibraltar Police serve the community in many ways, it is important that our
police officers are in a position to provide the best possible service to the community.
As such we are looking for people who are both eligible for the job and capable of
doing it effectively, as defined by the following criteria.
Nationality and Residency
Requirement
The
Government
of
Gibraltar
invites
applications for entry into
the Royal Gibraltar Police
at the Police Constable
grade. Applicants must be
British Citizens and are, or
on employment will be
resident in Gibraltar.
Age
Applicants must be 18
years of age or over on the
closing date for receipt of
applications.
Qualifications and Entry
Examination
Applicants will need to
take an entry examination
unless
they
are
in
possession of:
(5 GCSE’s (or equivalent)
at Grade A, B or C (two of
which must be English and
Mathematics).
Evidence of qualifications/
Nationality and Date of
Birth
All
original
relevant
certificates
must
be
produced
when
the
application form is handed
in, together with evidence
(e.g. a passport, identity
card and birth certificate)
of the applicant’s name
and date of birth. Original
documentation will be
examined, verified, copied
and immediately returned:
They will not be retained
Character
The office of police
constable is a position of
responsibility and trust,
given only to law-abiding
people with proven good
character and integrity. As
such, while consideration
will be given to individual
circumstances,
any
previous
criminal
convictions could impact Selection process
on your suitability for the Applications from persons
who are eligible to apply
role.
will be vetted. Short-listed
Fitness
applicants will then be
While you don't need to be asked to attend a selection
an athlete to be a police process and if successful,
officer, you must be able will
be
offered
an
to cope with the physical interview.
and mental demands of
the job. You will be
assessed on your level of
fitness during the selection
process.
Offer of appointment
An offer of employment
will be made upon
satisfactory completion of
all medical, reference,
vetting and selection
procedures.
Term of appointment
The appointment will be
for an initial probationary
period of two years,
during which you will be
continuously
assessed.
Should you not meet the
RGP
standards
of
competence
the
Commissioner of Police
reserves his right to
terminate your contract of
employment at any time
during the probationary
period. On successful
completion
of
the
probationary period, you
will be confirmed in post.
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The Selection process
First fully complete and return the
application form with the relevant
documentation.
Your application form will be
assessed
against
the
key
competencies on pages 4 & 5 and
scored accordingly.
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1 x passport photo
Birth Certificate
Identity Card/Driving licence
Passport
All original relevant certificates
and
 2 x reference letters
If successful, you will be invited to
the next stage of the selection
process. If your application is not
successful, we will write and tell you
why.
Applicants who are required to sit an
entrance examination will be informed
of the date and time of where and
when the exam will be held.
The
examination consists of verbal and
numerical reasoning and literacy tests.
Once you have completed your You can find examples of the type of
application and prior to personally tests you will face on pages 7-9 of this
handing it in, please make sure that booklet.
the following are included with your
application:
Those who are successful will be
invited to attend a selection weekend,
details of which can be found on pages
11-15.
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Competencies
What are we looking for in a police officer? These are the key
competencies we are looking for.
Serving the public
Demonstrate a real belief in public service, focusing on what matters to the public
and will best serve their interests. Understand the expectations, changing needs and
concerns of different communities, and strive to address them. Build public
confidence by talking with people in local communities to explore their viewpoints
and break down barriers between them and the police. Understand the impact and
benefits of policing for different communities, and identify the best way to deliver
services to them. Work in partnership with other agencies to deliver the best
possible overall service to the public.
Leadership Skills
Positive about change, adapting rapidly to different ways of working and putting
effort into making them work. Flexible and open to alternative approaches to solving
problems. Find better, more cost-effective ways to do things, making suggestions for
change and putting forward ideas for improvement. Take an innovative and creative
approach to solving problems. Understand the organisation's objectives and
priorities, and how own work fits into these. Plan and organises tasks effectively,
taking a structured and methodical approach to achieving outcomes. Manages
multiple tasks effectively by thinking things through in advance, prioritising and
managing time well. Focus on the outcomes to be achieved, working quickly and
accurately and seeking guidance when appropriate.
Professionalism
Act with integrity, in line with the values and ethical standards of the Police Service.
Take ownership for resolving problems, demonstrating courage and resilience in
dealing with difficult and potentially volatile situations. Acts on own initiative to
address issues, showing a strong work ethic and demonstrating extra effort when
required. Upholds professional standards, acting honestly and ethically, and
challenges unprofessional conduct or discriminatory behaviour. Asks for and acts on
feedback, learning from experience and developing own professional skills and
knowledge. Remains calm and professional under pressure, defusing conflict and
being prepared to step forward and take control when required.
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Competencies
What are we looking for in a police officer? These are the key
competencies we are looking for.
Decision making skills
Gathers, verifies and assesses all appropriate and available information to gain an
accurate understanding of situations. Considers a range of possible options before
making clear, timely, justifiable decisions. Reviews decisions in the light of new
information and changing circumstances. Balances risks, costs and benefits, thinking
about the wider impact of decisions. Exercises discretion and applies professional
judgement, ensuring actions and decisions are proportionate and in the public
interest.
Working with others
Works co-operatively with others to get things done, willingly giving help and support
to colleagues. Is approachable, developing positive working relationships. Explains
things well, focusing on the key points and talking to people using language they
understand. Listens carefully and asks questions to clarify understanding, expressing
own views positively and constructively. Persuades people by stressing the benefits
of a particular approach, keeps them informed of progress and manages their
expectations.
Is courteous, polite and considerate, showing empathy and
compassion. Deals with people as individuals and addresses their specific needs and
concerns. Treats people with respect and dignity, dealing with them fairly and
without prejudice regardless of their background or circumstances.
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RGP Entrance examination
The Royal Gibraltar Police entrance examination is used to help us to identify if someone
has the skills necessary to undertake this role. The results of the tests are taken into
account together with other important information about applicants. These consist of
separately timed sub-tests each designed to measure a different ability. These are:
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The ability to spell and construct sentences correctly.
The ability to check information quickly and correctly.
The ability to reason logically when given facts about events.
The abilities listed above will be tested using pencil and paper tests done under strict time
limits.
Example Questions - Below are some sample questions to show you what is involved.
Verbal Logical Reasoning
These examples test your ability to understand the logic of various statements and your ability to
interpret ideas contained in a passage of text. Each question is in the form of a statement and you
must decide if it is true using only the information you have been given. You should take all the
details in the description of the incident, plus the additional information given, to be true. The
only decisions you need to make are about the truth or otherwise of the numbered statements.
Answer A, – True – , if the statement in the question is true given the situation described and the
facts that are known about it.
Answer B, – False - , if the statement in the question is false given the situation described and the
facts that are known about it.
Answer C, – Impossible to say -, if it is impossible to say whether the statement is true or false
given the situation described and the facts that are known about it.
On the evening of December 31, Jewels Boat Club was vandalised. The police are carrying out
investigations.
The only facts knows at this stage are:
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The boat club insurance had lapsed
The club Chairman was Nick Bolster
Gary Bird owns a boat at the club
Gary Bird had fallen out with Nick Bolster
Gary Bird was away on Holiday the week before Christmas
No boats were damaged
The Club house keys were found in Gary Bird’s house
1.
Nick Bolster may have vandalised the boat club.
2.
The Club will be able to claim on their insurance.
3.
Gary Bird visited the boat club on December 31.
4.
Nick Bolster could have been at the boat club when the vandalism took place.
5.
There are definite grounds to arrest Gary Bird for vandalism
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A factory fire at “Stevenage Supplies was arson, the police have confirmed. A man was seen
running away from the scene shortly before the fire started. Earlier that day a man was sacked
from the company for allegedly stealing money from the safe. The incident is the second one to
occur at the factory in many months.
6. Police have confirmed that the fire at the factory was arson.
7. The man who was seen running away from the fire was the man who started it..
8. One previous fire-related incident has already occurred at the factory.
9. The man who was sacked from the factory may have started the fire.
A shopkeeper called Mr Smith was seen serving alcohol to a girl aged 16. The girl had shown him
a fake ID, which was driving licence belonging to her sister. The incident occurred at around
11.30 pm on a Wednesday evening during December.
10. The girl is old enough to purchase alcohol from Mr Smith.
11. The girl purchased the alcohol for her sister.
12. The girl’s sister had given the driving licence to her.
13. Mr Smith will receive a custodial sentence for his actions.
A fire has occurred in a nightclub belonging to Harry James. One person died in the fire, which
occurred at 11pm on Saturday night. The club ws insured for less than its value.
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14. The fire occurred at 1100 hours.
15. A relative of Harry James was killed in the fire.
16. If the insurance company decide to pay out for the fire, Harry James stands to
make a profit.
17. The fire was caused by arson.
18. The club was not insured at the time of the fire.
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Vocabulary
19. One hundred officers ________ allocated for ____________ control.
A - was/croud B - was/crowd C - were/ croud D - were/crowd E - none of these
20. It is _______________ to bring your uniform to the training _________.
A - necesary/centre B - necessary/center C - necessary/centre D - necessery/centre
E - none of these
21. To plunge into a liquid, drench; to put out quickly, extinguish.
A - drowse B - douse C - rouse D - drought E - none of these
22. To give up, renounce; to leave, abandon
A - fathom B - furthest C - forsake D - forth E - none of these
23. To condemn openly, to accuse formally
A - denounce B - besiege C - dispatch D - libel E - none of these
24. Suffering severely from hunger or from lack of something
A - finance B - farmed C - famished D - expressly E - none of these
25. Showing remarkable originality, inventiveness; clever
A - ingenious B - engineer C - instantaneous D - explicit E - none of these
26. To plunge into a liquid, drench; to put out quickly, extinguish.
.
A - drowse B - douse C - rouse D - drought E - none of these
27. Taking credit for someone else’s writing or ideas
A - plagiarism B - plague C - plethora D - platform E - none of these
28 . Giving voting rights
A - righteous B - enfranchise C - franchise D - frenzies E - none of these
29. Something subtle, a fine shade of meaning
A - fame B - meaningful C - noted D - nuance E - none of these
30. Deliberately make something difficult to understand
A - abstain B - obfuscate C - obscure D - repudiate E - none of these
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Numerical Reasoning
31 A TV has been reduced by 20% to £200,. What was its original price?
A - £220 B - £240 C - £235 D - £250 E - £300
32. In Year 1 you had £200 in savings, by Year 2 this has increased to £230. By what percentage have your savings increased?
A - 10% B - 12% C - 15% D - 20% E - 25%
33. House prices have decreased by 5%. The price of your house before
the decrease was £150,000. What is its price now.
A - £142,500 B - £143,000 C - £145,000 D - £146,000 E - £147.500
34. A car park has 8 floors. When completely full, each floor can hold 230 cars. How
many cars in total can fit in the car park?
A - 1,440 B - 1,840 C - 2,040 D - 2,100 E - 2,140
35. A police officer works 4 day shifts per week. How many days does a
police officer (without holiday entitlement) work a year?
A - 182 B - 192 C - 204 D - 206 E - 208
36. In one year, you arrest 321 people. 119 of these people are charged and the rest are
cautioned. How many people are cautioned?
A - 202 B - 198 C - 200 D - 204 E - 206
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37. John is 6ft 2”, Ben is 5ft 9”, Sarah is 5ft 4” and Garry is 5ft 7”. What is
the average height of the group?
A - 5ft 6” B - 5ft 7.5” C - 5ft 8.5” D - 5ft 9” E - 5ft
38. A farmer has 5 identical fields, all of which are square fields. If one side of a field
measure 500 metres long, what is the combined total perimeter of all the farmer’s
fields?
A - 1,000m B - 10,000m C - 25,000m D - 50,000m E - 100,000m
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Written Exercises
In these exercises you will be assessed against the Core competencies of working with others
and decision making, which encompasses being able to Communicate effectively. This will be
testing whether you can communicate ideas and information in writing, that you can use
language and a style of communication that is appropriate to the situation and the person
being addressed. You must be able to make others understand what is going on. There is
particular emphasis on spelling, punctuation and grammar.
In addition, you will be assessed against other competencies to test your ability to
demonstrate the sensitivities of dealing with people and their problems, the importance of
recognising diversity, solving problems and using team work to facilitate the process, as well
as taking responsibility and having a customer focus.
‘Independent Electrical’, an electrical supplier, is having a promotion on electrical goods in
their store. They are advertising flat screen televisions, stereo systems, DVD players, gaming
consoles and many other items which are all blaring out excessive noise to draw attention to
the products. They have the store’s front doors open to attract customers’ attention.
The ‘Help the Poor’ charity shop next door is finding the noise excessive and they are unable
to carry on with their normal business as a result of the disruption being caused.
The Help the Poor shop manager has complained to the manager of Independent Electrical
about the noise but he has refused to turn the sound down. In fact, the two managers are now
in dispute and not talking to each other.
Independent Electrical claims that it has every right to advertise in this way because they are a
commercial business trying to make money whilst Help the Poor is just a charity shop.
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You have been asked to suggest ways to resolve the issue.
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Prepare a proposal report to deal with the situation.
Getting ready to take the test
Practice! For help with the verbal tests, read books and newspapers. Play word games. Do
crosswords and verbal puzzles. To prepare for the checking and numerical tests, use
catalogues and timetables. Play games involving checking numbers and letters at speed.
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RGP Fitness tests
The fitness process consists of the following fitness tests Grip test - to test the strength of the fore, and upper arm. (minimum standards
required 30kgs for females and 32 kg for males)
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Bleep test run - to test aerobic fitness. (5.4 on the bleep test, non gender distinction)
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Push ups - to test upper body, and core strength. (minimum of 10, non gender specific)
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The Plank - to test core abdominal strength. (minimum of 50 seconds hold, non gender
specific)
You are required to achieve the minimum standard in all four of these tests. If you fail to
meet the required standard you are allowed a further attempt at the relevant component
within the selection assessment.
The minimum standards required are as follows:
Grip test - handgrip dynamometer test:
This test measures grip strength which
correlates with general muscular strength. You
are required to adopt a one-handed grip on a
hand dynamometer with your dominant hand,
then squeeze for about three seconds.
To pass the test: You need to attain a reading of
30 Kg in order to pass:
The 15m shuttle run - multi-stage fitness test.
This test measures cardiovascular fitness levels.
You will be asked to run to and fro along a 15
metre track in time with a series of bleeps. If you
arrive at the end line before the bleep sounds
you need to wait for the bleep before resuming
running and adjust your speed.
15 Metres—1 SHUTTLE
The timing between bleeps is slow at first but
the bleep becomes faster as the test progresses
and it becomes more difficult to keep up with
the required speed. You will run until you can no
longer keep up with the set pace.
To pass the test: You are required to reach level
5.4 in order to pass.
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Press ups.
This test measures upper body strength which
correlates with general muscular strength.
This involves stretching face down on the floor.
Both feet are placed together. The body is
raised off the ground with palms face down,
shoulder width apart, arms extended. At a
controlled pace bend your elbows and lower
yourself down to a 90 degree angle at the
elbows. At the pace indicated, push back up to
the start position. One push up is counted.
Should you not perform these movements
correctly the push up will not be counted. Only
valid push ups will be recorded.
To pass the test: You are required to perform
ten successive press ups.
The Plank.
This test measures core strength.
You must lie face down and then lift your body
to be balanced on your forearms and toes. This
position must be maintained over the specified
time.
To pass the test: You are required to hold this
position, with a straight line from the shoulders
through the hips to the knees, for 50 seconds.
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Training tips
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Try to train as much as possible with
friends as this will make your
exercise programme a more
enjoyable and safer activity.
Try to monitor your progress by
recording times taken, distances
covered and recovery times. This
will give you feedback on
improvements and will give you an
incentive to continue training.
Dynamic strength
The best way to
improve your upper
body strength is to
perform
resistance
exercises using body
weight, free weights or
resistance machines.
You can use weights
and
resistance
machines at gyms or
you can practise with
press ups. To improve
your strength with
press ups, your hands
should be shoulder
width apart and your
arms vertical; your
head should be fixed
with eyes looking at
the floor. Keep a
straight body position
throughout the action,
making sure you go all
the way down to touch
your chest bone on the
floor and then fully
extend your arms on
recovery.
Try
to
breathe in as you push
yourself
up
and
breathe out as you
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Set yourself targets that can be
realistically achieved. This will help to
motivate you.
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Do not overdo your training. Start gently
and build up gradually over a period of
weeks or months.
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Try to spread fitness sessions out rather
than playing squash, weight training and
swimming all in one day and then doing
nothing else for the rest of the week.
Endurance fitness
To improve your stamina
you should take part in
sporting activities which
last 30 minutes or more
and get you out of breath,
such as football, netball
and squash. You can also
make rapid improvements
by engaging in activities
which create a large
aerobic demand, such as
jogging, cycling, swimming
and rowing. Try jogging for
20 minutes or more and as
you improve, try to
increase the distance
covered in this time.
Alternatively, jog a set
distance from home and
back again and try to
reduce the time taken to
cover the distance.
You should exercise three
times a week for 20
minutes but if you are not
used to exercise you
should start with gentle
sessions lasting no more
than 15 minutes.
Here is an example of a training programme which
incorporates training for both tests. Training need only
take two to three hours a week.
DAY
WARM
UP
ACTIVITY
Monday
Endurance 20-40 mins
Tuesday
Push up/Reverse pull up 10-15 mins
Wednesday
Endurance 20-40 mins
Thursday
Push up/Reverse pull up 20-40 mins
Friday
Endurance 20-40 mins
Saturday
Push up/Reverse pull up 10-15 mins
Sunday
Rest
COOLING
DOWN
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What to expect at the Selection Weekend
During the weekend you will be continually assessed against the competencies listed
on page 4 and 5. You will undergo a series of assessments, involving academic,
emotional/psychological and physical tests.
The written assessments will
cover,
local
knowledge,
vocabulary
and
comprehension,
numerical
ability,
observation
and
memory tests.
The emotional/psychological
assessments will focus on
teamwork whilst you strive
to complete a series of tasks,
testing both physical and
mental attributes under the
pressure of tight deadlines.
As well as physical demands
of the team tasks the physical
assessment will also involve
you completing a 15m shuttle
run as explained on pages 11
& 12 of this booklet.
You are advised that during the Selection Weekend, you will be expected to partake in physical activities.
Whilst the Royal Gibraltar Police risk assesses their activities prior to your participation, you will be
expected to discuss any injuries and/or medical conditions which may impact in your participation and
sign a waiver.
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Selection Weekend Assessments
You will undergo the following assessments during the selection weekend.
Local Knowledge
You will complete an examination testing your local knowledge, street names,
names of local dignitaries and current affairs.
Vocabulary
In these exercises you will be assessed against the core competency to
communicate effectively. This will be testing whether you can communicate
ideas and information in writing, that you can use language and a style of
communication that is appropriate to the situation and the person being
addressed. You must be able to make others understand what is going on and
there is particular emphasis on spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Numerical Ability Test
You will complete an examination consisting of subtraction, addition,
multiplication, division and percentage questions.
Observation Tests
These are divided into two separate tests. You will enter a room where 25
items are displayed on a table. You will be allowed two minutes to view the
items. You will then leave the room and list the 25 items previously displayed
on the table.
You will be shown a 3-minute video clip. You are then required to answer a
number of questions based on the clip.
Memory Tests
You will be given a passage of text and asked to memorise it overnight. The
following day you are required to answer ten written questions on its
contents.
Comprehension
You will be given a short written text. You will then be asked to answer a
series of questions designed to test your comprehension and analytical skills.
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Frequently asked Questions FAQs
Q.
Should I disclose previous convictions or any involvement I have had
with the police?
A.
Yes all of this information must be disclosed as failure to do so will
result in your application being rejected. UK applicants or applicants
residing in Gibraltar for a period less than 3 years are requested
to obtain and hand in a completed Subject Access Request (SAR),
regardless of current employment. Applicants residing in Gibraltar will
be vetted by the police once their application has been handed in
Q.
What type of previous convictions will affect my application?
A.
Convictions, warnings or cautions will not in every case prevent
appointment. The decision will depend on the nature and
circumstances of the offence(s).
Q.
How long is the recruit training
A.
The Recruit training programme is for a period of 20 weeks and
although mainly classroom based there will be a lot of practical tasks
and assessments. The training is non residential.
Q.
What is the current pay scale for a police constable?
A.
During the period of training the current pay per annum is £29,119,
upon successful completion of the training programme the pay rises
to £32,504 , after 5 years £38,852 and after 10 years £45,721.
Q.
What age do you have to be to join the Royal Gibraltar Police?
A.
You must be 18 years of age or over on the closing date for receipt of
the application.
Q.
Is there any height restriction to join the police?
A.
No.
Q.
Can I join if I have tattoos?
A.
Tattoos are not a bar to appointment. However, hand tattoos and
tattoos that are visible above the collar line on the neck/face when in
uniform are not acceptable. In addition any other tattoo that could
potentially cause offence to members of the public or colleagues, or
could bring discredit to the police service are not acceptable.
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Frequently asked Questions FAQs
Q.
Is there an upper age limit for joining the police force?
A.
There is no upper age limit for appointment.
Q.
If I am unsuccessful in my application when can I reapply?
A.
You can re-apply at the next Recruitment.
Q.
Do I have to be resident in Gibraltar at the time of applying?
A.
As stated on the website, applicants: “on employment will be,
resident in Gibraltar”. You are therefore not required to be resident
at the point of submitting your application form however if you
are successful, you must be in a position to take up residence in
Gibraltar on commencement of training. Housing will not be
provided.
Q.
Can I join a specialist department in the RGP?
A.
All recruit constables are required to complete a probationary period,
which is a minimum of two years in uniformed core policing roles.
There are no exceptions. Any prior service in any other police service
will not be taken into account. Upon being confirmed after this two
year period constables may apply for other vacancies within the
organisation as they become available. Such vacancies are
advertised internally.
Q.
What hours will I be working?
A.
Initially during the training programme the hours are from 0800 to
1600 hours, with some flexibility. Upon successful termination of
the programme you will be placed onto shift hours. More
information will be given during the training programme.
Q.
Can I transfer my pension to the RGP?
A.
Any existing pension is non transferable The pension is the standard Gibraltar
Government civil-service pension (superannuation fund or provident fund
number 2). It is not police-specific.
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Job Specification
POST TITLE:
Constable - Uniformed Branch
DIVISION:
Operations
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Sergeant - Uniformed Branch
AIM OF JOB:
To protect life and property, maintain order, prevent and detect
crime and prosecute offenders against the peace.
The main functions of the post are:
DEALING WITH PEOPLE
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Responding to calls and requests from the public to assist at incidents, such as
criminal activity, domestic disputes, and public disorder.
Building and maintaining community relations including advice and support in areas such as crime prevention and personal safety.
Dealing with members of the public and colleagues in a calm, professional, nonjudgmental, non-discriminatory manner, being mindful of diversity and integrity
issues.
Providing care for victims and witnesses.
OPERATIONAL TASKS
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Conducting patrol duties.
Attending road related incidents including collision scenes, vehicles check points
and traffic offences.
Keeping the peace at public meetings, social events, processions, trade disputes or
strikes.
Perform traffic duties as and when required.
Conducting initial investigations, gathering evidence, taking statements and complying with relevant legal requirements.
Interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses in accordance with relevant legislation.
Searching individuals, personal property, vehicles, premises and land.
Conducting arrests with due regard for the human rights, security and health and
safety of detained individuals, members of the public, colleagues and self.
Attending and giving evidence in court and at other hearings.
Working as a competent team member, including wider cooperation with specialist
departments.
Carry out any other duties appropriate to the post as and when required.
ADMINISTRATION
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Completing administrative procedures.
Preparing crime reports and presenting case files.
Administering custody procedures as an arresting officer.
Gathering, recording and analysing intelligence to achieve community safety and
crime reduction objectives.
Remain up to date with force orders, policies, procedures and laws and maintain
knowledge of all legislative issues affecting the role.
Maintain standards of professional practice.
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Person Specification
Qualification
Experience
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
5 GCSE passes at grades A, B or C, to include a
pass in English Language and Mathematics, or
undertake and successfully pass an entrance examination.
Holder of an accredited
First Aid qualification
Willingness to undertake First Aid training
Possesses work or other experience in community
affairs and as a result has developed good customer focus.
Proven work experience
in the field of community affairs and customer care including
dealing with difficult/
hostile customers.
Problem-solving skills
Knowledge
Must be conversant with local current affairs
Personal
Effectiveness
Able to demonstrate resilience by showing confidence to perform own role without unnecessary
support in normal circumstances. Capable of acting in an appropriate way and controlling emotions.
Able to take personal responsibility for own actions and for sorting out issues or problems that
arise. Is focused on achieving results required
standards and developing skills and knowledge.
Key Skills and
Behaviours
Has the ability to prioritise tasks, use time in the
best possible way and work within appropriate
policy and procedures.
Ability to work under pressure.
Has effective communication skills, including tact
and diplomacy.
Speaks and writes fluently in Spanish.
Has good literacy skills in order to accurately record details.
Has a sense of personal responsibility, integrity,
resilience and possesses good common sense.
Possesses a confident and calm disposition.
Able to work effectively as a team member and
help building relationship within it. Actively helps
and supports others to achieve team goals.
Other
Requirements
General Health
Able to understand and be sensitive to social, cultural and racial differences.
Willingness to work rostered shifts, weekends and
public holidays, as and when the need arises.
Candidates will be expected to be of good general
health and undertake a Job Related Fitness Test
designed to test your fitness ability.
Attain minimum level
5.4 on the bleep test.
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Important dates
Facebook clinics will be held on 5 October 2015.
Open Evening at Training Department, New Mole House, Police
Headquarters on Monday 12 October 2015.
Closing date for application forms to be handed is on Friday 23 October 2015.
Entrance exam for those who do not have the relevant qualifications
will be held on the Monday 2 November 2015 at 0900 hours, Bleak
House.
The residential selection weekend will be held between the 4—6
December 2015 at Devils Tower Camp.
Interviews will be held between the 9 -11 December 2015 at New
Mole House Police Station.
The 20 week Recruit Training Programme for successful candidates
will commence on the 15 January 2016.
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For Further information contact:
RGP Central Registry or Training Department
Tel: 20074396/20048013
Email: [email protected]
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