What are the wholetime shift patterns like?
Most of our wholetime stations (Swindon, Stratton, Salisbury, Weymouth, Redhill Park, Springbourne, Westbourne and Christchurch) operate on a shift system, also known as 2-2-4.
Staff are assigned to one of four watches, working a 42-hour week over an eight-week cycle; this involves two day shifts of 8am to 6pm, then two night shifts of 6pm to 8am. The remainder of that fourth day and the next three full days are then rest days.
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Will I be able to request a specific station to work at?
No, you are not able to request a specific station to work at. If you are successful and offered a post, as part of your contract you will be required to work throughout the Service area of Dorset and Wiltshire. However, you are able to select a geographical area as a preference, which we will consider when making initial postings. You will need to remain at your initial posting for a minimum of three years, subject to the needs of the Service.