The Chaplaincy to People at Work
Police Chaplain - Person Specification
| Elements | Essential | Desirable | Method of assessment |
| Experience | Pastoral care of others in a professional or voluntary capacity | Experience of chaplaincy Experience of crisis work |
Application letter, c.v. and interview |
| Skills and Aptitude | Listening skills. People & social skills. Concern for issues facing police. Discretion. Understanding of confidentiality |
Formal training in counselling | Application letter, references and interview |
| Knowledge | Proven relevant experience. in a faith community Willingness to undertake training for this role |
Theological/ministerial training Previous contact with police force | Application letter, references and interview |
| Attitude | Willingness to work with those of any faith or none. Acceptance of CPW multi-faith policy. Ability to work as part of a team. Calm, flexible approach | Application letter, references and interview | |
| Availability | Up to 8 hours per month | Able to commit for three years | Interview |
| Personal record | Regarded by police as OK to access police premises | Police vetting process |