Book description
his is not simply a guide telling you about the police application
and assessment process, it is a complete manual on how to pass.' The
Police service offers an interesting, well paid and secure occupation
but there is a huge amount of competition for places. Only one in
seven people applying will succeed. Being good is not good enough.
This book will greatly improve your chances of becoming a Police
Officer, Police Community Support Officer or Special Constable. Every
police force in England and Wales uses the same national application
form and assessment centre. This book tells you not just about the
process, but what you need to do to impress the assessors. It
provides: - Explanations of the application form, competency and
motivational questions, along with specimen answers. - Behind the
scenes insight into the application form, marking, the assessment
centre, and what you need to do to pass. - In-depth descriptions of
the constraints and techniques that the assessors are required to work
with in the exercises. Learn the secrets of how, for example, role
actors will HookA" and BlockA" candidates. - Detailed
breakdowns of the exercises used, and the techniques you need to pass
them. - Full length examples of key exercises, including four role
plays and three written exercises, along with specimen interview
questions and answers. - Explanations of how to evidence your
commitment to diversity, ethics and impartiality.
John McTaggart served 16 years as a police officer in a wide variety
of roles and continues to have a close association with the police
service. He has been a Response Inspector for Cheshire Police, and
commanded the Warrington Division Crime Car Unit and the Proactive Early
Intervention Team. Before that, he served as a constable with Merseyside
Police where he was heavily involved in training. He holds an MBA, and
has police commendations for leadership and bravery. John pioneered the
concept of assessment centre training for police recruits, and has
successfully coached thousands of applicants into police careers. In
2001 he founded Talking Blues (www. talkingblues. co. uk), a national
police recruitment coaching company.