To be completed by MPS staff only Reference No: On-Line 16349

Metropolitan Police Service

Location: Kennington, SE11

Reference / Vacancy Code (if known): 16349

Return application to e-mail: HR.Help@met.police.uk or post to: Recruitment and Selection (Room 2.08) Metropolitan Police Service Simpson House Peel Centre Aerodrome Road London NW9 5RH Please do not e-mail and send an application by post as this causes duplication. The above e-mail address should not be used for general enquiries (please visit www.metpolicecareers.co.uk, which includes an 'Answering Your questions' section or contact the call centre on 0845 727 2212 between 9am - 4pm, Monday Friday).

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ABOUT YOU:

Last name/ Family name: First name(s):

Title:

Any previous name(s): Please provide all the addresses at which you have lived in the past 5years A). Permanent Full Address (Including Postcode):

Dates of Residence (Month & Year) From: To:

B). Previous Full Address (Including Postcode): From: To:

C). Previous Full Address (Including Postcode): From: To:

D). Previous Full Address (Including Postcode): From: To: (Please continue on a separate spreadsheet if necessary)

Date of Birth: Place of Birth: N.I Number: Do you hold a current passport?
* Please delete as appropriate

Age: Nationality:

YES / NO * If Yes, passport nationality: Expiry date:

Passport number:

If you are a non -EU citizen, do you have leave to enter and remain indefinitely in the UK from restriction? YES / NO * If Yes, please supply copies of your passport and any Home Office letters that confirm this. If you are a EU citizen, please confirm that you have lived in the U.K. for more then 3 years? Driving Licence number (if relevant for role applied for) Full/ Provisional Place of issue: YES / NO

Telephone Numbers (Home) (Mobile)

(Daytime) E-mail Address

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ABOUT YOUR EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS: YES / NO * * please delete as appropriate

Are you currently in full-time or part-time education?

Full Time Part Time If YES (please tick): If you are still in or have recently left full-time education, we will ask for a reference from the last educational establishment you attended.

Please account for all time within the last 5 years, starting with your most recent education. If you are still in or have recently left full-time education, we will ask for a reference from the last educational establishment you attended.

Name and Full Address of School, College, university or other institution

Dates Attended

Contact Name, Telephone Number & E-mail Address

From: To: From: To: From: To: From: To:

Please list the main qualifications you have obtained or examinations you are due to take.

Qualifications / Examinations (eg CSE, GCSE, Degree)

Subject

Date passed or due to be taken

Grade Obtained *

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YOUR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY YES / NO * ________ Weeks

Are you currently in employment? If YES how many weeks notice are you required to give?

Please indicate to whom we should refer in respect of your present employment Contact Name: Company: E-mail Address: May we approach them now? Position: Telephone Number: Fax Number: YES / NO*

Please account for all time within the last 5 years, in reverse date order starting with your most recent employment. Do not leave any time unaccounted for. Please also indicate whether you were unemployed, in full-time or part time education or travelling abroad during this time. If you have been dismissed or required to resign this must be clearly indicated within reason for leaving. Name & Full Address of Employer (Most recent first) Dates Attended From: Reason for Leaving Contact Name, Telephone Number & Email Address

Position held

To:

From:

To:

From:

To:

From:

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From:

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EXTRA CURRICULAR ATTAINMENTS

PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS OF ANY NON-ACADEMIC DEMONSTRABLE ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXPLAIN THE QUALITIES YOU CAN BRING TO OUR BUSINESS. DO NOT EXCEED THE SPACE PROVIDED, AS EVIDENCE OUTSIDE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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YOUR REASONS FOR WANTING TO JOIN THE METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICES DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION

PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY YOU HAVE COME TO APPLY FOR THIS ICT GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME AND WHY YOU WANT TO WORK WITHIN THE MPS. DO NOT EXCEED THE SPACE PROVIDED, AS EVIDENCE OUTSIDE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

PLEASE PROVIDE TWO SPECIFIC EXAMPLES FOR EACH OF THE COMPETENCY AREAS LISTED BELOW THAT BEST DEMONSTRATE YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITY. YOU MAY USE EXAMPLES FROM ANY ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SUCH AS YOUR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OR INVOLVEMENT IN ANY PAID/UNPAID/VOLUNTARY WORK OR FROM YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES EG. A ROLE WITHIN A COMMITTEE OR CLUB. YOU MAY ALSO REFER TO YOUR ATTAINMENTS PROVIDED ON PAGE 5. DO NOT EXCEED THE SPACE PROVIDED, AS EVIDENCE OUTSIDE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Planning and Organising: Plans, organises and supervises activities to make sure resources are used efficiently and effectively to achieve goals

Teamwork: Works effectively as a team member and helps build relationships within it. Actively helps others to achieve team goals.

Resilience: Shows resilience, even in difficult circumstances. Prepared to make difficult decisions and has the confidence to see them through.

Communication: Communicates ideas and information effectively, both verbally and in writing. Uses language and a style of communication that is appropriate to the situation and people being addressed. Makes sure that others understand what is going on.

Respect for Race and Diversity: Understands other people's views and takes them into account. Is tactful and diplomatic when dealing with people, treating them with dignity and respect at all times. Understands and is sensitive to social, cultural and racial differences.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF YOUR APPLICATION. DO NOT EXCEED THE SPACE PROVIDED, AS EVIDENCE OUTSIDE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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TATTOOS

If the role applied for requires significant public contact then a decision will need to be made on the suitability of any tattoos that you might have. Do you have any tattoos?
Yes No

If yes, please describe the tattoos and where they are on your body in the box below. Enclose clear colour photographs of them. (Ensure your name, address and reference number is written on the back of all photographs submitted).

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DECLARATION ABOUT CONDUCT

Have you ever been convicted or found guilty by a court of any offence (excluding parking but including all motoring offences such as speeding, drink-drive and any court martial, or have you ever been put on probation, received a formal caution (including as a juvenile) or been bound over after being charged with any offence or is there any action pending against you? Please also enter below details of any arrests or investigations of you carried out by Police, Military Police or other statutory prosecuting authorities. If you have been convicted, cautioned, arrested or investigated you may still be eligible for appointment depending on the nature and circumstances of the offence or investigation. Please give details of any charge or summons at present outstanding against you. YES / NO* If YES please give details below: Date: Offence / Nature of Investigation: Outcome / Result: Date: Offence / Nature of Investigation: Outcome / Result: Date: Offence / Nature of Investigation: Outcome / Result: Date: Offence / Nature of Investigation: Outcome / Result: Dealing Authority: Dealing Authority: Dealing Authority: Dealing Authority: * Please delete as appropriate

You must include spent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (by virtue of the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974(Exceptions) Order 1975) or any involvement with civil, military, or transport police.

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10. ADVERTISED VACANCY To enable us to monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment schemes, we would like to know how you learned of the vacancy. If it was through a newspaper, magazine, website or other publication, please state its name and title, and date.

11. SUPERANNUATION The pension arrangements in the MPS form an important part of the reward package we offer to employees. If your application is successful we will in due course send you information regarding the pensions options available. To help us provide you with the correct information according to your circumstances, please provide the following information. Have you ever been a member of the Civil Service Pension arrangements?
Yes No
if no, go to question below

Yes No Are you currently a member of a pension scheme by-analogy* to the Civil service? * 'By-Analogy Schemes are schemes that base their rules on the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme rules and amend their equivalent rules only if and when they decide to follow changes to PCSPS For further information, please visit www.civilservice-pensions.gov.uk/facts_and_figures.

12. 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 office immediately of any change in my circumstances. Criminal conviction checks will be undertaken in relation to myself and my family members and I have informed them of this. Financial checks will be undertaken to verify my financial status and that all such information will be treated in confidence. I consent to these checks being made. Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and vetting, a medical examination, continued good conduct and maintenance of fitness. A member of the Metropolitan Police Service who has deliberately made any false statement or omitted information in connection with his or her appointment may subsequently be liable to misconduct proceedings and may be liable for prosecution on the basis that they have gained a pecuniary advantage by failing to disclose information relevant to their application. The information I have provided may be held on manual filing or computer systems as part of the recruitment process. I understand this information may be shared by other police forces. I must not be or have ever been, a member of the British National Party or similar organisation whose aims, objectives or pronouncements may contradict the duty to promote race equality. The Commissioner retains the right to reject any application without giving reasons.

Signature of applicant..........................................................................................Date.................................................................

13. DIVERSITY MONITORING QUESTIONNAIRE

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The police service is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that: The workforce reflects the diverse society which it serves and that the working environment is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. No job applicant or employee is treated more or less favourably on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, creed, religion or disability. No job applicant or employee is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements, which cannot be justified by the requirements of the job.

The information on this form is for monitoring purposes only and will not be made available to those assessing your application. The information supplied will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not affect your job application in any way. Completion of this section of the application form is voluntary, but the information will help us ensure equality of opportunity. It will be detached from your application form on receipt. (Please double click on applicable box if applying on line) Gender Male Sexual Orientation Bisexual

Female

Gay / Lesbian

Heterosexual

Prefer not to say

Ethnic Origin Any other Asian background Any other Black background Any other group not specified Bangladeshi Black Asian Black African Black British Black Caribbean Chinese Greek & Greek Cypriot Indian

Mixed any other mixed background Mixed White & Asian Mixed White & Black Caribbean Mixed White & Black African Not stated / Prefer not to say Pakistani Turkish & Turkish Cypriot White - British White - Irish White - Other

Religious belief/faith Choices should be limited to the main categories listed. You will have an opportunity to specify your denomination upon your employment. Buddhist Christian Hindu Jewish Muslim Sikh None Prefer not to say Other

Disability (See guidance notes) The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 makes I unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. Do you have a disability you wish us to know about at this stage? Yes No

Should you have any specific needs to be taken into account during the selection process, please contact us on 0845 727 2212.

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