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2006-12-02: These pages provide
information on opportunities within Greater Manchester Police for police
officers, police staff, and special constables. You can find details of our
current vacancies, hints and tips on how to prepare, and application forms so
you can apply.With so many career opportunities available, there has never been
a better time to join Greater Manchester Police. I am delighted that you are
considering a career with the Greater Manchester Police Force. If you are
interested in applying or have any queries please contact Cheryl Walker on 0161
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2006-12-02: Want to apply for a role
in the police force Recruitment The UK Police Service is always actively
looking to recuit new full-time officers, volunteer special constables and
graduates for our HPD scheme. If that's not for you, a variety of other careers
are also available within the UK Police Service, including opportunities in
administration, IT and Human Resource management.
Read more about
Police recruitment.
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2006-11-26: Current Vacancies Like any
other employer, our recruitment activity varies with the needs of the
organisation. For instance, because we have sufficient candidates already, we
are not currently engaged in the general recruitment of new Police Officers.
Read more about
Met Police London.
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2006-11-26: The Royal Air Force offers
you more than 60 different careers. Visit this site for full details of every
job, with case studies, and details of how to apply Whether youre thinking about
a change of career, just graduating, or leaving school and wondering where to
start, we can offer you a great future. with full details on each one including
personal stories by people doing the job now and all the key facts. There are
great fast-track opportunities for graduates but even with no qualifications you
can choose from 18 varied jobs. For some jobs, like Dental Officer, we can
sponsor you to get qualified. Read more about
Royal Air Force.
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2006-11-26: Whether youre thinking
about a change of career, just graduating, or leaving school and wondering where
to start, we can offer you a great future. Read
more about
Security Vacancies.
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2006-11-26: Door supervisors work in
public houses and nightclubs. They may work directly for the establishment or on
contract for an agency. In large organisations it may be possible to move into a
team leader role and then on to an area supervisor position.
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2006-11-26: All coastguards are
employed by the MCA and there are over 1000 regular coastguard staff located
around the British coastline. These are supported by over 3,000 auxiliary
coastguards.
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2006-11-26: There is a constant need
for new recruits so suitable candidates are in demand. Promotion is from private
to lance corporal, corporal, sergeant, staff sergeant or colour sergeant,
warrant officer class II and warrant officer class I.Read more about
Army.
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2006-11-26: There is a constant need
for new recruits, so suitable candidates are always in demand. Promotion is from
second lieutenant through lieutenant, captain, major, lieutenant colonel and beyond.
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2006-11-26: All large police forces
employ a team of up to 80 crime scene investigators, but competition for places
is fierce. Advancement is to senior and principal officer with management
responsibilities.
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2006-11-26: Nearly all divers are
self-employed. They are employed in the offshore oil and gas industries, civil
engineering and construction, marine and archaeological research, and film, TV
and photography. Many of these opportunities are on a short-term contract basis,
so you must be flexible and be prepared to travel to look for work. Diving
companies tend to be centred around coastal ports and harbours.
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2006-11-26: Store detectives are
employed in large stores - so there may be opportunities nationwide. Sometimes
the work is dependent on economic factors, therefore positions may be temporary.Read
more about
Store detectives.
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2006-11-26: The Royal Navy recruits
around 4,500 ratings each year. The number recruited into different roles can vary.
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2006-11-26: The Royal Navy recruits
around 500 new officers each year. All jobs are available to women as well as
men apart from submarines and clearance diving.
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2006-11-26: The Royal Marines recruit
around 60 officers each year. However, competition is fierce and you will also
be expected to prove a good level of physical fitness.
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2006-11-26: The Royal Marines recruit
1155 commandos and 27 band members each year. Suitable applicants are always in
demand, but entry is very competitive.
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2006-11-26: There are more than 40,000
non-commissioned personnel in the RAF, of whom around 1,300 are NCO aircrew.Read
more about
RAF.
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2006-11-26: The RAF recruits new
officers every year, many applicants are graduates and competition for places is
strong. Early promotion is usually based on length of service and is from pilot
officer to flying officer then flight lieutenant. Entrants with degrees may be
eligible for faster promotion through these ranks.
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2006-11-26: There are more than 40,000
non-commissioned personnel in the RAF. The number of vacancies varies depending
on the particular trade.
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2006-11-26: Road traffic investigators
are employed in road traffic investigation units within the police force. There
are also opportunities to work on a freelance or consultancy basis.
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2006-11-26: Prison officers are
recruited frequently in England, Wales and Scotland. The Northern Ireland Prison
Service has been reducing the number of staff in recent years and does not
expect to be recruiting in the near future.
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2006-11-26: There are currently 138
operational prisons in England and Wales, 16 in Scotland and three in Northern
Ireland. The number of prison governors has remained stable in recent years in
England and Wales. Scotland has seen a slight increase. The Northern Ireland
Prison Service has been reducing the number of staff in recent years and does
not expect to be recruiting in the near future.
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2006-11-26: The police service
consists of 52 forces throughout the UK.As higher rank positions are filled from
within the police service, there are frequent promotion opportunities on passing
the appropriate examinations. Police constables may have the opportunity to
specialise in one of the many specific branches such as the traffic police, the
fraud squad or underwater search units.
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2006-11-26: PCSOs are employed and
managed by local police forces across the country and demand is rapidly
increasing.
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2006-11-26: There are around 11,500
ratings currently employed in the Merchant Navy. Opportunities to train as a
rating are limited, with the exception of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and several
commercial shipping companies who train their own ratings. You can obtain a list
of these companies from the Merchant Navy Training Board.
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2006-11-26: There are currently not
enough cadets to meet employment demands so opportunities are good. Around 20
companies sponsor cadets, a list of these can be obtained from the Merchant Navy
Training Board.
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2006-11-26: Opportunities in the
Merchant Navy are good as forecasts for seaborne trade expect it to double over
the next 10 years, with UK companies well placed to take advantage.
Opportunities also exist with overseas companies.
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2006-11-26: Opportunities for work
have increased, as investigators are taking on more work previously done by the
police. However, this also means there is more competition for jobs. Read more
about investigator.
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2006-11-26: Employers include state
and private organisations as well as private individuals. Those working for the
state may be specially trained police officers or military personnel, often from
the Royal Military Police or Special Forces.
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2006-11-26: In England and Wales,
there are approximately 1,000 civilian instructors. That number is likely to
increase as the prison population is rising. However, opportunities for prison
officers to move into instruction and training are declining, as Home Office
policy is to recruit more civilian instructors. Read more about
instruction and training.
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2006-11-26: Promotion is the same as
for any other role in the organisation. Exams must be passed to become a
sergeant in the police, or a warrant officer in the army and RAF. Those above
the rank of sergeant in the police and corporal in the Army and RAF would not
normally work as dog handlers.Read more about
dog handlers.
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2006-11-26: The Security Service
employs approximately 2,200 people, with the majority being employed on a
full-time basis, based mainly in London. Generalist staff account for around 67
per cent of the workforce. Read more about
The Security Service.
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2006-11-23: The demand for security
officers is increasing all over the country. They work directly for an
organisation, or for a private security company, many of which are small, local
firms. It is important to look for a reputable company, who will give you
training, and reasonable pay and conditions.
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