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NATIONAL DETECTIVE PROGRAMME

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QUESTION THE EVIDENCE

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IMMERSIVE ASSESSMENT HANDBOOK

Our Immersive Assessment - Question the Evidence, is a unique assessment experience that has never been done in the policing sector before. You'll embark on an interactive journey exploring what it is like to be a police detective.In this handbook, you'll learn more about how the assessment is divided into different exercises, and be given hints and tips, as well as some examples, to help you prepare.

OVERVIEW

During the assessment, you will answer questions to demonstrate your motivations for the programme and the role. You will be faced with scenarios you need to use your judgement for, and you will complete questions exploring your personality, allowing you to reflect on yourself and your working style. You will also complete a puzzle which will allow you to demonstrate your critical thinking. The more you research, the more you'll be able to demonstrate your knowledge and passion for joining Police Now.

Choices will range from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree

WHAT TO EXPECT

SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT

KEY THINGS TO KNOW

PUZZLE

MOTIVATIONAL ALIGNMENT QUESTIONS

Choices will range from Very Ineffective to Very Effective

Choices will range from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree

PERSONALITYITEMS

This task will assess your ability and memory, allowing you to demonstrate your critical thinking.

How to complete the puzzle

  • The assessment is not timed and it takes on average, 45 minutes to complete.
  • It has been designed to consider best practice guidance that will enable you to perform at your best.
  • You will be assessed to ensure your own preferences and working styles align with what makes a successful detective on Police Now's programme.
  • The assessment includes situational judgement questions, personality questions, and a gamified puzzle.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

OPPORTUNITY TO "QUESTION EVERYTHING"

MOTIVATIONAL ALIGNMENT

FEEDBACK

RESILIENCE

INNOVATION AND OPEN-MINDEDNESS

CULTURAL AWARENESS

CRITICAL ANALYSIS

COLLABORATION

TAKING OWNERSHIP

EMOTIONAL AWARENESS

We want to see if your motivations align with Police Now's mission, your understanding of the realities of the detective role, and if you have the skills and competencies needed to join our programme. During the immersive assessment, we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

OUR COMPETENCIES

You will gain valuable insights and a better understanding of what it is like to step into the shoes of a police detective, and what makes someone successful in the role.

AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE

You will get the chance to witness the unravelling of a real-life investigation and make your own suggestions based on the evidence you are presented with.

You will get to listen to victims of crime and tune into their reactions. This will help you to learn more about how to deliver the best possible outcomes for victims.

INSIGHT INTO VICTIM SUPPORT

You will receive a personalised feedback report that can help you identify areas to assist with your personal development.

By completing the immersive assessment, you will gain:

HINTS AND TIPS

BE YOURSELF

PRACTICE

ASK US FOR SUPPORT

PREPARE

GET IN THE ZONE

TAKE YOUR TIME

Read all instructions and questions carefully. However, we recommend that you don’t think about your answers for too long, as it's usually most effective to read the question and go with your first response. The assessment is not timed, and should take you approximately 45 minutes. You’ll be able to take breaks in between sections, should you need to.

Before starting the assessment we recommend that you read the and research Police Now, , and

job description

our mission

competencies.

Check your technology before starting and find a quiet place to complete the assessment with minimal distractions. The more present and involved you can be in the assessment, the more you’ll enjoy it, perform at your best, and take learnings from it.

We want to make sure you feel comfortable and confident at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions or need any support or adjustments, please before starting the assessment.

This is as a chance for you learn more about neighbourhood policing role and if the role is right for you. We don't expect you to have any prior knowledge of policing and would encourage you to try not to second guess the ‘right answers’.

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Before you begin, you will navigate through a practice session which will allow you to get comfortable with the format before starting the actual assessment. This should take you around 10 minutes. Your answers in the practice session will not contribute to your final score.

SUPPORT

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

REQUESTING ADJUSTMENTS

CONTACT US

Candidates can access several adjustments to the immersive assessment, such as video closed captions that can be turned on and off, pause/play functionality and video transcripts. The immersive assessment is not timed, so you can complete it at your own pace and do not need to contact us if you require extra time. However, if you require other adjustments, or the assessment in an alternative format, please speak to our recruitment team to discuss in confidence.

For the best experience, we would recommend completing the assessment using one of the internet browsers listed below:

  • Latest version of Firefox, Chrome and Edge on Windows 7+
  • Latest version of Safari on Mac OS
  • Latest version of Safari on iOS (10" iPad recommended)
  • Latest version of Chrome on Android (~10" device recommended)
If you have any technical issues using these browsers, please contact us and our recruitment team will be happy to support. Like many websites, the site you will access uses "cookies". A cookie is a small file containing information used by the site, which is stored on your hard drive. In order to enter the site, you will need to have cookies enabled. The cookies used by the site will be deleted automatically from your hard drive at the end of your session.

What if I experience technical issues?

Will I receive feedback?

Is there a deadline to submit my immersive assessment?

What happens after I have completed my immersive assessment?

FAQs

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Yes, you will receive a personalised feedback report along with the outcome of your immersive assessment. We hope that the feedback report gives you good insight into your performance and areas for improvement.

Will I receive feedback?

You will have five days to complete your immersive assessment. If you are not able to complete it within this timeframe

Is there a deadline to submit my immersive assessment?

contact our Recruitment team

and we can put your assessment on hold until you’re able to complete it.We strongly recommend you complete it in the timeframe given.

You can who will be able to support you.

What if I experience technical issues?

contact our recruitment team

We’ll aim to be in touch with the outcome of your immersive assessment within five to ten working days. If you are successful, you will receive an email invitation to book your assessment centre. We would advise you to book your place, as soon as possible, as spaces are limited.

What happens after I have completed my immersive assessment?