Thames Valley Police
Salary
£39,709.56 a year
Location
Abingdon Police Station, Colwell Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AU
Deadline
2 August 2026
Type
apprenticeship
Start date
2 November 2026
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions
30 positions available
Working hours
6 on 4 off. 2 earlies, ranging from 07:00 to 17:00. 2 lates, ranging from 10:00 to 02:00 (Sunday - Thursday) or 03:00 (Friday & Saturday). 2 nights, ranging from 21:00 to 07:00. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
Training provider
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY
Standard (Level 3)
Emergency contact handler (level 3)
Entry Requirements
Subject-specific qualifications
| Subject | Type | Grade | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | GCSE | 4/C | Preferred |
| Maths | GCSE | 4/C | Preferred |
Skills Required
What they're looking for
Our teams are the first point of contact for over 1000 emergency, over 2200 non-emergency phone calls and over 100 interactions via our digital platforms daily. As a Police Call Handler you will perform one of the most demanding roles in the modern police force and one which is key to inspiring satisfaction and confidence in the community.
Trust Signals
Use these cues to judge how complete and actionable this listing looks.
Thames Valley Police is a public-sector or mission-led employer where service delivery, fairness, evidence, accountability, and public impact are usually important.
Student note
Applications should show motivation for public value, clear written communication, judgement, teamwork, and evidence-based problem-solving.
Application tips
Salary
£39,709.56 a year
Location
Abingdon Police Station, Colwell Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AU
Deadline
2 August 2026
Type
apprenticeship
Start date
2 November 2026
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions
30 positions available
Working hours
6 on 4 off. 2 earlies, ranging from 07:00 to 17:00. 2 lates, ranging from 10:00 to 02:00 (Sunday - Thursday) or 03:00 (Friday & Saturday). 2 nights, ranging from 21:00 to 07:00. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
Training provider
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY
Standard (Level 3)
Emergency contact handler (level 3)
Entry Requirements
Subject-specific qualifications
| Subject | Type | Grade | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | GCSE | 4/C | Preferred |
| Maths | GCSE | 4/C | Preferred |
Skills Required
What they're looking for
Our teams are the first point of contact for over 1000 emergency, over 2200 non-emergency phone calls and over 100 interactions via our digital platforms daily. As a Police Call Handler you will perform one of the most demanding roles in the modern police force and one which is key to inspiring satisfaction and confidence in the community.
Trust Signals
Use these cues to judge how complete and actionable this listing looks.
Thames Valley Police is a public-sector or mission-led employer where service delivery, fairness, evidence, accountability, and public impact are usually important.
Student note
Applications should show motivation for public value, clear written communication, judgement, teamwork, and evidence-based problem-solving.
Application tips
