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H.M. GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS POLICE CONSTABLE
Before completing this form you must read the below guidance notes fully.
Please complete this application form carefully and completely. We will not accept incomplete application packs; the form must be completed and all supporting documentation provided.
Forms should be completed electronically although handwritten forms will be accepted. Please do not cross
out sections, or write ‘see/refer to CV’. Although CVs may be submitted, they will only be accepted in
support of information, statements or contentions, already established in the application form.
A recent passport sized photograph must be provided with your application.
Please ensure that you have read and signed the declaration at the end of this application.
You will be required to submit proof of identity; 3 forms of identification are required, which may include your
Passport, ID Card, Driver’s licence & Birth Certificate. One form of identification must be your passport and
one should confirm your current address. We will, alongside the above, also accept a utility bill or bank
statement in your name, at your current address, as proof of residence in certain circumstances. Applicants
are required to bring the original of all supporting documentation along with a photocopy of each. The
original will be checked and returned. The copy will be verified and retained by our staff.
At least two reference letters are required to be submitted with this application - these must have been
written within the last calendar year, and must be current and relevant to the post applied for (i.e. not
generic). At least one of these references should be from a current or previous employer.
Applicants who have resided anywhere else other than Gibraltar must also submit a Basic Disclosure
Vetting Certificate (DBS) from the pertinent authorities in the country of current or past residency.
When completing this application form, you should ensure that you are in possession of the job and person
specification. In particular, it is IMPORTANT that you take the opportunity to use the application form to
evidence that you meet the competences set out in the person specification. This information is essential in
the event of applicants being short-listed for interview. Please ensure you complete section 4 of this form
with this is mind.
NOTE: Should you have any queries relating to your application either prior to or after interview, you may write to
If you have lived at your current address for less than 3 years please give details of previous address(s) below. (PLEASE USE PAGE 15 TO CONTINUE IF NECESSARY).
Prev Address 1
Prev Address 2
Prev Address 3
Marital Status *Marital Status* No. of children *Number of Children*
Home Telephone Number
Work Telephone Number
Mobile Telephone Number
E-mail address
NOTE: When completing section 2 (overleaf), please copy and attach additional pages if you have more than 2 children or siblings.
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RESTRICTED – WHEN COMPLETESection 2 – Family History
FATHER MOTHERSurname Surname
Maiden Name
Forenames Forenames
Nationality Nationality
Date and Place of Birth
Date and Place of Birth
Address
Address
Occupation Occupation
DAUGHTER/SON (delete where not applicable) DAUGHTER/SON (delete where not applicable)Surname Surname
Forenames Forenames
Nationality Nationality
Date, age and Place of Birth
Date, age and Place of Birth
Address
Address
Occupation Occupation
BROTHER/SISTER (delete where not applicable) BROTHER/SISTER (delete where not applicable)Surname Surname
Forenames Forenames
Nationality Nationality
Date and Place of Birth
and Place of Date Birth
Address
Address
Occupation
Occupation
SPOUSE/ PARTNER/ CIVIL PARTNER/CO-HABITEE (delete where not applicable)*
Surname Maiden name(If applicable)
Forenames Date and place of birth
Date and place of Marriage (If applicable) Occupation & Employer
Nationality
*
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Section 3 - Qualifications Please give details of any qualification(s) held and where obtained.
Further and higher educationPlease give details of any further or higher education – colleges/universities attended and any qualification(s) obtained and any further training taken – e.g. Management courses, IT courses, First Aid certificates etc
College/University/Training Provider
Date(s) Subject(s) Qualification/Grade(s)
Do you hold a driving license for a car?
Yes No
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RESTRICTED – WHEN COMPLETESection 4 - About you
We want to know something about your motivation to be a police officer. We want to know your expectations of police work and what preparation you have undertaken before applying. It is important that your answers are relevant and concise and contained within the area provided. Single, short sentences or unanswered questions are not acceptable and it is likely that we will reject an application where the answers are insufficient in length for us to assess. Please take your time and think carefully about what you write.Q1. Why do you want to become a police officer?
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Being a Police Officer is a both challenging and rewarding role. Our selection process is designed to identify people who demonstrate that they have the potential to become fully effective in the role and simply to be the best officers they are capable of being.
Q2. Tell us what impact you expect being a Police Officer will have on your social and domestic life and what preparation have you undertaken before making this application to ensure that you know what to expect and that you are prepared for the role of police officer?
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Q3. If you have previously been unsuccessful in applying to be a police officer, what have you done since your last application to prepare you to succeed in this selection process? If this is your first application, please go to Section 5.
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RESTRICTED – WHEN COMPLETESection 5 - Personal statement
Highlight your experience, particular skills or training of relevance to the post/grade applied for and state, why you have applied for this post. Add any other information about yourself that you consider may be relevant e.g.: sporting, cultural and other interests, previous work experience outside public service, voluntary work etc.
This is your opportunity to demonstrate how you meet each of the competences set out in the Person specification, showing how your skills, knowledge and experience match the requirements of the job. Please give as much relevant information as possible, including examples wherever applicable. Please continue on to the second sheet if necessary.
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RESTRICTED – WHEN COMPLETESection 6 - Employment
Present or Most Recent Employment
Name and Address (including postcode and email)
Nature of Business and Position Held
Exact Date Started Click or tap to enter a date.
Exact Date Left (if applicable)
Click or tap to enter a date.
Reason for Leaving(if applicable)
Period of Notice Required (if employed)
Previous Employment – Start with the most recent (continue on page 15 if necessary).
Name and Address (including postcode and email)
Nature of Business and Position Held
Exact Date Started Click or tap to enter a date.
Exact Date Left Click or tap to enter a date.
Reason for Leaving
Name and Address including postcode and email)
Nature of Business and Position Held
Exact Date Started Click or tap to enter a date.
Exact Date Left Click or tap to enter a date.
Reason for Leaving
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RESTRICTED – WHEN COMPLETESection 7 - Referees
Please give the names and addresses of at least two individuals who have provided a reference for you. (One of these should be your current or most recent employer, where possible).
(i) Full Name
Address
Email Address
Referee’s Position
Telephone No.
May we contact this referee now?
Yes No
(ii) Full Name
Address
Email Address
Referee’s Position
Telephone No.
May we contact this referee now?
Yes No
(iii) Full Name
Address
Email Address
Referee’s Position
Telephone No.
May we contact this referee now?
Yes No
REMEMBER TO INCLUDE AT LEAST TWO REFERENCE LETTERS WITH THIS APPLICATION FORM
Have you served / are you serving in HM Forces? Yes No
Service Number
Rank / Rating
Commanding Officer
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RESTRICTED – WHEN COMPLETEUnit Address and Postcode
Unit Telephone No.
Served From Click or tap to enter a date.
To Click or tap to enter a date.
Expected Date of Discharge
Are you liable for further service as a Reservist? Yes No
If ‘Yes’, please give details of reserve liabilities, including expiry date.
Are you currently a serving Police Officer or member of Police Staff for another Police Service?
Yes
No
Police Force
Date of Appointment
Role
Details of Previous Service With Any Police Force
Date of Service From Click or tap to enter a date.
To Click or tap to enter a date.
Force
Role
Reason for Leaving
Any Previous Applications to Any Police Force for Constable, Special Constable, Police Cadet or Police Staff (continue on page 15)
Month / Year of Application
Force
Post Applied For
Recruitment Stage Reached
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Force
Post Applied For
Recruitment Stage Reached
Month / Year of Application
Force
Post Applied For
Recruitment Stage Reached
Section 9 - More About You
TattoosTattoos are not a bar to appointment, unless, they undermine the dignity and authority of the office of constable or could potentially offend members of the public or colleagues and/or invite provocation. It depends on their size, nature, location and sometimes on the extent. If you have tattoos you should describe their nature, words used, extent, size and location. Tattoos regardless of language or symbolic format, are not acceptable if they;
Are on the face, neck or above the collar line (and except in exceptional circumstances on the hands). Indicate unacceptable attitudes towards any individual or section of the community. Indicate alignment with a particular group which could give offence to members of the public or colleagues. Are considered to be rude, lewd, crude, racist, sexist, sectarian, homophobic, violent or intimidating.
Do you have any tattoos? Yes No
If ‘Yes’ please describe what they are and where they are.
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Section 10 - DECLARATION OF OFFENCES/ DEALINGS WITH POLICE
Enter below details of any: Convictions for any offence (including traffic offences and juvenile/ spent convictions and military Court
Martial); Police Cautions / reprimands for any offence (including traffic offences and juvenile/ spent cautions); Arrests for any offence and the outcome (even if they did not subsequently result in further action – i.e.
being charged or offered a police caution); Summonses for any offence (where you were dealt with by police without being arrested – usually in
relation to traffic offences); Any other relevant dealings with the police (for instance stop and search by police) Any dealings with the police as a witness, victim of a crime or suspect.
Include any charges or summonses pending against you and any civil court proceedings in which you are or may have been involved.
If you have been convicted or cautioned you may still be eligible for appointment depending on the nature and circumstances of the offence.
Some applicants do not declare information, which they believe is no longer held on record. However, our enquiries will reveal incidents from long ago and failure to disclose these may lead to your application being rejected. If you have any doubts, include the details and let us decide if they are relevant.
Failure to disclose any information requested in this section, may lead to the withdrawal of an offer of appointment, or termination of appointment if you have already been appointed
Date of offence(s)
Dealt with by Police, Court etc.
Offence(s) Result(s)
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In order to improve our future recruitment campaigns, we would appreciate if you could let us know where you learnt that we were recruiting. Please tick all the boxes that apply to you.
TV Radio Our website (www.police.gi) Our Twitter Account (@RGPolice) Facebook Recruitment Stand (please state location of stand)
Recruitment Poster Word of mouth Local press Other press Other (please specify)
Declaration
I declare that all the statements I have made in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and that no relevant information has been withheld.
I understand that:
I must inform the Recruitment Team without delay of any change in my circumstances. Criminal conviction checks will be made against me and my family. Formal disclosure of my Service Character Assessment including details of service,
performance, conduct and absence (Armed Forces) will be sought and I consent to this (only applies to those who have served in HM Forces).
Formal disclosure of my service record including details of service, performance, conduct and absence (UK Home Office Police Service) will be sought and I consent to this (only applies to those who have previously served as/ are currently police officers).
Any of my former employers, even those not put forward as referees may be contacted. Any deliberate false statement or omission in connection with my appointment may
result in my application being rejected at any stage of the process. My fingerprints and a sample of DNA will be taken for a speculative search and then
held on record for elimination purposes at crime scenes, for the duration of my service. The Commissioner retains the right to reject any application without giving a reason. I understand that if my application progresses beyond Stage 1 (Application Form), I will
be expected to participate in further assessed activity including physical activities. Any offer of appointment will be subject to continued good conduct and maintenance of
fitness. I understand that if I am selected for employment, I will be required to undergo a medical
