Positive action can provide lawful support where under-representation or disadvantage has been identified.
What positive action can do
Approved support can include careers information, application guidance and preparation for selection.
Fair selection
Positive action does not guarantee appointment or remove the need to meet the selection standard.
Why positive action is used
Positive action can be used where evidence shows disadvantage or under-representation and the legal conditions for support are met.
Career information
An approved service can help an eligible person understand policing careers, entry routes and the evidence a vacancy asks for.
Preparing for selection
Support can explain the format of recruitment stages and help a candidate prepare to present their own experience clearly.
What it cannot do
Positive action does not guarantee progression, change the required standard or allow Recruitment to ignore an essential requirement of the role.