How do you become a 999 police operator?

Typical entry requirements: You could get this job through a college course, an apprenticeship or applying directly. Good computer skills and a typing qualification could be useful to get into this job. Relevant college courses include Level 2 Award in Touch Typing and Level 2 ECDL Award in IT User Skills.

What are the shifts for a police call handler?

Call handler shift patterns

Two earlies 0700-1700.
Two lates 1300-2300.
Two nights 2300-0700.
Four rest days.
Two earlies 0700-1700.
Two lates 1300-2300.
Two nights 2300-0700.
Four rest days.

How many Staffordshire Police officers are there?

1750 officers
Around 3,500 colleagues make up Staffordshire Police, comprising around 1750 officers, together with community support officers, police staff and volunteers.

Why work for Staffordshire Police?

To celebrate the achievements and contributions that people make, recognising and rewarding success, whatever role they fulfil. Our workplace is positive and healthy, people take ownership of their own health and wellbeing, and wellbeing is at the heart of people’s experience of working at Staffordshire Police.

How much do 911 operators make?

On average, 911 operators earned $43,290 a year, or $20.81 an hour, in 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. More than 95,000 emergency dispatchers worked in the U.S., the bureau says. Dispatchers usually work in shifts of between eight and 12 hours, although some have shifts as long as 24 hours.

What skills do you need to be a call handler?

You’ll need:

customer service skills.
to be thorough and pay attention to detail.
the ability to work well with others.
sensitivity and understanding.
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.
excellent verbal communication skills.

What qualifications do I need to be a police call handler?

There are no set entry requirements to become an emergency call handler or medical dispatcher, but employers expect good standards of literacy, numeracy and IT skills. Some may ask for qualifications such as GCSEs, NVQs or equivalent. Employers often ask for relevant work experience.

How much police officers make UK?

Salary. The starting salary for police constables in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is £21,402, rising to £41,130 at the top of the scale – achievable after about seven years. In Scotland starting salaries are slightly higher at £26,737, rising to £41,578 after about ten years’ service.