Supporting You
"We work hard to attract, develop and support our people so they can deliver the best service to our communities”
At TVP, we value our people. We are big believers in supporting our officers, staff, and volunteers to help them reach their full potential. In addition to working hard to ensure fair pay and competitive annual leave, we offer further learning opportunities and lend a hand of support during tough times, we also encourage taking advantage of discounts for leisure activities with your loved ones during your downtime. Your well-being, development, and sense of belonging are top priorities for us.
No matter where you are in your career journey, we’re here to support you. We understand that chasing your professional goals within policing can be exciting and challenging. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring you have the support and resources you need to succeed.
Your Wellbeing
We place a great deal of importance on the wellbeing of our officers, staff, and volunteers. We have a number of professional departments providing help and support when it’s needed including Occupational Health, Physical Development Services, our Chaplaincy service, our team of Blue Light Champions, and a dedicated Wellbeing team.
Your Development
We invest in our people to build a flexible, capable, and engaged workforce equipped with the skills, knowledge, and qualifications to deliver outstanding policing services. We support you in achieving your goals and realising your potential.
Performance Development Review (PDR)
Our Performance Development Review (PDR) program involving regular one to ones throughout the year, providing individuals with the opportunity to reflect on their level of performance, achievement, and development. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) ensures learning is ongoing throughout your career.
Leadership Academy
The Leadership Academy serves as a gateway for leadership development, offering customised pathways based on rank and grade. These pathways encompass comprehensive training programmes, coaching for individuals and teams, leadership accreditation, and positive action initiatives.
The College of Policing
The College offer a variety of conferences and courses, particularly around leadership, that our officers and staff can access in line with their band/rank and development plans. There is also an extensive library of books, academic research papers, and materials that officers and staff can use.
Police Staff Talent Mobility
Our Police Staff Talent Mobility initiative is helping develop a clearer vision for Police Staff in TVP, with opportunities and initiatives that give greater opportunity for staff to develop and stay with the organisation.
Coaching and Mentoring
Coaching and Mentoring can be requested from a qualified coach or fully trained mentor. This support can guide you and direct you to networks or individuals who can assist in your journey, ultimately supporting your personal and professional development.
Your Inclusion
We’re committed to building a police force that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Our region is evolving, and it’s vital that our team reflects this diversity.
Every single person at TVP is valued and plays a crucial part in protecting our communities. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives, which foster greater understanding, learning, and innovation. This diversity of thought leads to fresh ideas and solutions, crucial in tackling the complex social issues we encounter in policing every day.
Staff Support Networks
We are a workforce that values and supports each other. We are proud to be the home of a diverse range of staff support networks and support groups.
Our peer-led networks and groups provide advice and support on a range of issues, including faith, gender, disability, neurodiversity, and ethnicity. They act as a critical friend to the organisation, championing improvements to policies and practices that improve the working lives of those within the force.
Alongside our own networks, our force is also involved with several national groups such as: British Association of Women in Policing, National Black Police Association, National Christian Police Association, National LGBT Police Network, National Association of Muslim Police and the newly formed National Trans Police Association.
Initiatives & Accreditations
Environmental Sustainability
We are on our sustainability journey, whether by looking at transitioning our fleet, decarbonising our buildings, and our operations, or changing our behaviours to support the local and global environment better.
This topic is vast and complex, covering climate change impacts to new technologies.
There are plenty of risks and opportunities to explore and we look forward to colleagues getting involved at every point of their career journey with sustainability to continue to deliver excellent, efficient, and relevant policing.
Reward and Recognition
At TVP, we recognise great things happen in policing every day. That’s why we offer opportunities for everyone including officers, staff, and volunteers to be acknowledged for their dedication, bravery, service and outstanding work across our force.