Dorset Police is committed to achieving
equality and diversity within its workforce and is determined that
no job applicant, employee or volunteer receives less favourable
treatment on the grounds of race, disability, gender, sexual
orientation, marital/cohabitation status, nationality, ethnic or
national origins, age, religious beliefs or trade union
membership.
Our workforce comprises employed staff and
volunteers. The Force seeks to employ a workforce that represents
and reflects the community. This not only engenders a community
understanding and empathy but it also designs in shared
values.
Achieving and sustaining a workforce that is
representative of the community we serve has a significant part to
play in ensuring that the organisation achieves its goals
Whilst this represents a significant challenge, due to current
funding restrictions, this remains a key focus for national,
regional as well as local recruitment.
Surveying has identified a common need and
expectation for staff to be:
- Professional, motivated, supported, respected
and valued.
Equality plays an important part within the
whole police family – police officers, police staff, special
constables and volunteers. By treating staff fairly and
according to their needs the organisation can address much that
lies at the heart of what we are seeking to achieve in a
representative, professional and valued workforce. We
recognise that challenges are faced within the workplace by those
with ‘protected characteristics’ and as such we seek to be
pro-active in supporting people with particular needs.
We engage and consult with our staff through
existing Union and staff associations and networks including: