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See behind the scenes as we showcase our policing talent at our Recruitment and Training Centre in Jackton on Saturday, 1 June, 2024 between 10am and 3pm.

Come along on Saturday, 1 June to find out more about the wide variety of jobs available in policing from police officer to support staff roles and opportunities to volunteer as a special constable.

At this event you can:

• Speak to serving police officers, staff, forensics teams and special constables and find out what it is like to work for Police Scotland or the Scottish Police Authority. 
• See demonstrations from our dog unit, mounted branch, marine unit, public order and armed policing specialists.
• Have the chance to take part in a mock fitness assessment we use for police officer and special constable recruitment.
• Learn more about the recruitment and vetting process.
• Find out about high quality training and development opportunities.

Policing is a job like no other. It’s not just about upholding the law and catching criminals, it’s also about supporting communities by building trust, respect, and positive relationships. It can be physically and emotionally demanding, but you will be there to make a difference to those who need it most.

All policing colleagues, from police officers to staff in support roles and our volunteer special constables, play an important part in improving the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities across Scotland.

Find out more and sign up for our recruitment showcase event.

Please note that sign up for this event is not required. However, those who do register for the event will be able to receive reminders and updates about the behind the scenes recruitment showcase event, any future recruitment events and job opportunities

Behind the scenes – recruitment showcase event

What can you expect at the event

See behind the scenes as we showcase our policing talent at our Recruitment and Training Centre, Jackton, G75 8GR on Saturday, 1 June, 10am – 3pm.

At this event you can:

• Speak to serving police officers and police staff, find out what it is like to work for Police Scotland and learn about the wide variety of jobs available from police officer and support staff roles to opportunities to volunteer as a special constable
• See demonstrations from our dog unit, mounted branch, public order and armed policing specialists
• Have the chance to take part in a mock fitness assessment we use for police officer and special constable recruitment
• Learn more about the recruitment and vetting process
• Find out about high quality training and development opportunities.

Event timetable

Our behind the scenes recruitment showcase event will run from 10am-3pm.

However you can drop in throughout the day at any time that suits you based on the inputs you would like to see. 

We will have mock fitness assessments and demonstrations of various policing specialisms.

Policing specialisms on display include:

• public order
• traffic and police vehicles
• dog unit
• mounted branch
• dive and marine unit
• armed policing and taser
• air support unit
• working at heights

There will be opportunities, throughout the day, for you to talk to representatives from our Positive Action and Probationer Training teams.

Our Police Staff Recruitment teams will be there along with lots of business areas such as, Vetting, Contact Command and Control service, Forensic Services, Digital Division  and others. 

You will also be able to learn about wellbeing support and speak to representatives from Diversity Staff Associations, which are open to all colleagues of Police Scotland, and police charity partners.

There are also various information sessions taking place in our Lecture Theatre during the day:

• 10.30 – Recruitment Process and Positive Action Team 
• 10.50 – Vetting Input
• 11.00 – Scottish Police College
• 11.15 – Probationer Training
• 11.30 – Lecture theatre interval
• 11.50 – Specialist Crime Division
• 12.00 – Recruitment Process and Positive Action Team 
• 12.20 – Vetting Input
• 12.30 – Scottish Police College
• 12.45 – Probationer Training
• 13.30 – Recruitment Process and Positive Action Team 
• 13.50 – Vetting Input
• 14.00 – Scottish Police College
• 14.15 – Probationer Training
• 14.30 – Lecture theatre close

Refreshments will be available to purchase from our canteen throughout the day.

Travel and Parking

You can travel to Jackton Police College, Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride G75 8GR by car or train.

Hairmyres train station is a 24 minute walk from Jackton Police College. Frequent trains run from Glasgow Central station to Hairmyres.

For those planning to travel by car, limited parking is available on site. We have set up various overflow car parks.

Our overflow car parks are located at:

Redwood Avenue, East Kilbride

Redwood Court, East Kilbride

Orbital Court, East Kilbride

Redwood Nursery, East Kilbride

A shuttle bus will be available to collect you from Redwood Court, East Kilbride, if you have parked in an overflow car park, to take you to our Recruitment and Training Centre. Our shuttle bus will run regularly throughout the day.

Register now

You can attend our event with your family and friends, and children are welcome. No dogs, except guide dogs are permitted at this event

You can sign up for our event online now using the register button below. However, sign up for this event is not compulsory.

Those who do register for the event will be able to receive reminders and updates about the behind the scenes recruitment showcase event, any future recruitment events and job opportunities.

We look forward to welcoming you on the day.