Salary
Police staff within Staffordshire Police can expect to be paid a competitive salary which will be agreed prior to commencement of employment. Increments to the next spinal column point (SCP) will be payable on 1 April annually.
Where an appointment is effective between 1 October and 31 March an increment will be paid six months after your commencement date and then 1 April annually thereafter. In addition, a cost of living increase is negotiated each year and is payable from 1 September.
Hours of work
Standard work hours are 37 for full-time police staff. A number of posts are subject to a scheme of flexible working hours. Other posts may be subject to shift work. Where this is the case, a shift allowance will be paid as appropriate.
Leave entitlement
In a full year there is an entitlement to holiday of between 25 and 31 days depending on commencing pay spinal column point (SCP) for police staff. This is calculated pro rata for part time employees. Leave entitlement increases with length of service.
Pension arrangements
Police staff have the option to join the local government pension scheme, take out a private pension or join the state earnings related pension scheme.
Sickness payments
A sickness payment scheme is in operation. Entitlement to sickness payments increases by length of continuous service.
Staffordshire Police Unison
UNISON is recognised as the only trade union to negotiate collectively on behalf of all police staff. UNISON provides workplace representation within a defined branch structure and national network. UNISON represents members in relation to work place problems, attendance review meetings and during disciplinary matters, and when required by our members.
In addition to negotiating pay and conditions for members, they also offer special deals for members, including:
- legal advice
- welfare and debt advice
- discounted mortgages
- internet services
- eye care
- insurance plan
- personal loans
- discounted tickets to theme parks
Work-life balance
Work-life balance is not just about parents juggling a home and family with work. Everyone has personal responsibilities that place pressure upon them. Common activities that can clash with work responsibilities are caring for children, caring for an elderly, sick or disabled relative, undertaking a course of study or accommodating leisure interests or voluntary work.
Staffordshire Police recognises that if individuals can get the right work-life balance it can help increase morale, commitment and loyalty, help to retain experienced, skilled people and to attract applicants from a wider pool of people.
To assist individuals obtain a healthy work-life balance, various options are available such as career break, part-time working, parental leave and many more.
Childcare vouchers
Assistance with childcare payments is available through a nominated provider. |
