Senior Police Staff Assessment Process for the Strategic Command Course

This process aims to identify individuals who would benefit from attending the Strategic Command Course (SCC), with a view to undertaking the most senior police staff positions in the Police Service.

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We are pleased to be able to announce the key dates for the Senior Police Staff Assessment Process 2012, as outlined below:

2012 Application Window

The Senior Police Staff Assessment Process application window for 2012 is as follows:

Application Launch Date 30 March 2012
Application Closing Date 29 June 2012
Intention to Apply for Reasonable Adjustment (see Policy) Closing Date TBC

 

2012 Assessment Centre

The dates for the Senior Police Staff Assessment Process 2012 intakes, which will take place at NPIA Bramshill, are as follows:

Intake

Dates

Intake 1


 24 November - 27 November 2012

 Candidates Required:

 23 November (evening) - 27 November 2012

Intake 2


 29 November - 2 December 2012

 Candidates Required:

 28 November (evening) - 2 December 2012

Intake 3


 4 December - 7 December 2012

 Candidates Required:

 3 December (evening) - 7 December 2012

2011 Application Window

The application window for this year's assessment process closed on 24 June 2011.  However, below is the application documentation used in 2011 for your reference and interest:  
Senior Police Staff Application Form Guidance Notes Download
Senior Police Staff Application Form Download
Bio Monitoring Form Download
Intention to Apply for Reasonable Adjustment Download
Senior PNAC and Senior Police Staff Reasonable Adjustment Policy Download
   

2011 Assessment Centre

All Intakes of the Senior Police Staff Assessment Process 2011 took place in September at NPIA Bramshill and all candiates have now been informed of their result. Below is the documentation provided to candidates for your reference and interest:

Senior Police Staff Assessment Process 2011 Overview Document Download
Senior Police Staff Assessment Process 2011 Overview Timetable Download
Senior Police Staff Assessment Process 2011 Exercise by Competency Matrix Download

2011 Open Days

The three 2011 Open Days have now taken place.  To view videos of the Presentations delivered at the Bramshill Open Day, and access the handouts please visit the 2011 Open Day page.

Strategic Command Course

The assessment process is open to police staff of an equivalent grade to superintendent and above. Individuals who are successful at the Senior Police Staff Assessment Process will be invited to attend the Strategic Command Course (SCC).


Reasonable Adjustment

Please consult our Reasonable Adjustment Policy which outlines the process by which candidates with a disability may apply for reasonable adjustment for the Senior Police Staff Assessment Process for the Strategic Command Course. This includes candidates with a specific learning difficulty (SpLD). To apply for a reasonable adjustment for the Senior Police Staff Assessment Process, candidates are required to complete a Notification of Intention to Apply for
Reasonable Adjustment Form. You must complete a new form for each year of application and submit it to the Team.  If you wish to speak with an occupational psychologist Team Member regarding reasonable adjustments please telephone 01423 876 608 and we will arrange for someone to discuss your circumstances with you.


Results and Analysis Reports from Previous Processes

The data collected following each assessment process is analysed and a detailed report is produced.  The Full Report and the Executive Summary from 2010 and 2009 are available for your reference:

2011 Executive Summary Download
2011 Full Report Download
2010 Executive Summary Download
2010 Full Report Download
2009 Executive Report Download
2009 Full Report Download


Contact Us

If you have any queries regarding the process, please email the Team.