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Are you passionate about making your community safer, supporting victims and preventing crime? Working in the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is more than just a job, it’s a chance to have a direct impact on the lives of others.

Current vacancies

Appointment of Legally Qualified Persons (LQPs) to advise Police Misconduct Panels

Police Gross Misconduct Hearings are, since the recent change in legislation, (the Police (Conduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2024) chaired by senior officers or staff. The role of the LQP is to provide expert advice and guidance to the Chair and Panel, and to assist them with procedural issues and points of law.

As part of a joint recruitment and appointment process, applications from suitably qualified individuals are sought to be appointed for the following police force areas:

  • Hampshire
  • Kent
  • Surrey
  • Sussex
  • Thames Valley

Appointees will serve a four-year term, and up to 10 new appointments may be made to ensure sufficient availability for hearings across the region.

Applications are sought from qualified legal professionals who have experience in the field or knowledge of the specific regulations, and can demonstrate integrity and independence of mind, commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, sound judgement and an objective approach to issues presented. We are committed to building and supporting a diverse pool of LQPs to serve across our region to reflect the diversity of communities that the police serve.

Eligible applicants must be able to demonstrate compliance with s50 of The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.

We are interested to hear from all legal professionals, especially those with experience in areas such as, but not limited to, equality and diversity.   

Hearings can last up to a week and it is expected that appointed LQPs will make themselves reasonably available to undertake this work. Training is provided and attendance is required, in advance of LQPs being admitted to the SE Region list.

Successful applicants will have to complete security checks to ensure they are suitable for appointment. Personnel under the direction and control of a Chief Constable or who work for a Police and Crime Commissioner are not eligible to apply. Applicants must satisfy the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis, as set out in section 50 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.

Remuneration will be provided by way of a daily sitting fee of £511.56.  An hourly fee of £85 is paid for necessary preparation time for a hearing.  Please download a copy of the Handbook for more information (opens in Adobe PDF).

For more information about the application process, please download the information pack (opens in Microsoft Word). To apply, please download a copy of the application pack (opens in Microsoft Word). Completed applications should be emailed to opcc@hampshire.police.uk or by post (Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire, The Long Barn Unit 1, Dean Farm Estate, Wickham Road, Fareham, PO17 5BN).

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 25th May.

Interviews will be held on 16th, 17th and 18th July at the Police Federation Building in Leatherhead, Surrey.

Current volunteering opportunities

Independent Scrutiny & Oversight Board (ISOB) – Volunteer

Thames Valley Police have committed to the development and deployment of the Race Action Plan across all areas of the force.  The Action Plan aims to tackle racism and racial disparity in every area of policing. The ISOB exists to provide overview and external scrutiny, to provide assurance of the Police’s Plan of Action and its Outputs. The expected time commitment is a maximum of 2 days per month split across a range of activities.

This voluntary role will include the following duties;

  • Work in a transparent manner keeping good records of meetings, decisions and correspondence which can be made publicly accessible as appropriate.
  • Hold the Police Race Action Plan board (“the PRAP”) to account for performance by monitoring and scrutinising the actions taken to implement the Action Plan.
  • Have the authority to engage with internal and external stakeholders who could provide support and advice to shape and deliver the Plan. This will include external organisations and those leading in relevant fields, as well as staff networks and associations.
  • Establish, with the PRAP, a baseline from which PRAP progress can be measured. The ISOB will therefore receive and be able to request data and information through the Action Plan’s central team.
  • Offer advice and guidance to the PRAP on the Action Plan and where appropriate to Forces and NPCC Coordination Committees in order to help shape their activity.
  • Use an independent voice to communicate and report on progress against the Action Plan.

We’re looking for someone who has a passion for championing and advocating on issues of inclusion and race, with an ability to think strategically and to challenge constructively, analyse detailed information and exercise independent, evidence-based judgement across a broad spectrum of policy and strategic equality issues, and be able to work in a team with others from varied backgrounds, with a capacity to devote the time and effort required to effectively discharge the duties of this role.

The successful applicant will be motivated by public service and a desire to bring about genuine, positive change and possess an empathetic and respectful communication approach to understanding the context, culture and history reflected in individual and community perspectives.

For further details and to apply, please visit the Thames Valley Police recruitment website.

Complaints and Standards Committee Panel Members – Volunteer

The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police and the Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley are seeking motivated volunteers who will support the integrity of local policing in the Thames Valley.

The Complaints and Standards Committee, (jointly established by the Chief Constable and PCC) will regularly conduct thorough reviews of the complaint-handing and review processes within the force and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC). This includes identifying any discrepancies between the force and OPCC’s perception of proper procedures and the actual experiences of the end user.

The Committee will help to ensure that Thames Valley Police achieves the highest levels of integrity and service delivery which will, in turn, enhance public trust and confidence in local policing.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, experience, sexuality, religion/beliefs, disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, socio-economic background or other differences.

The successful applicants will be motivated by public service and a desire to bring about genuine, positive change and possess an empathetic and respectful communication approach to understanding the context, culture and history reflected in both individual and community perspectives.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is 31 May 2025.

For further details and to apply, please visit the Thames Valley Police recruitment website.

Volunteers – Independent Custody Visitors (Aylesbury and Maidenhead)

We are currently open for applications to join our Custody Visiting Scheme in Aylesbury and Maidenhead.

For more information and the application from please visit the Independent Custody Visitors webpage.