Diversity, equality and inclusion
South Yorkshire Police are an organisation that welcomes, supports, encourages and values all staff and officers (including Special Constables, Volunteers and Cadets) from underrepresented communities.
Good policing is about contact with new ideas, and diversity in people creates diversity of thought. By increasing our diversity, we can better protect and serve all our communities.
Socially diverse workforce
We are working towards creating a socially diverse workforce, where everyone can be themselves, with confidence, and where everyone embraces each other’s unique individuality, backgrounds and heritage, strengths and skills. Diverse, inclusive teams solve problems better and develop a broader and more understanding police force.
There is no hierarchy of diversity within South Yorkshire Police, but an ethos of balance, based upon merit. From our Chief Constable down, we strive to be a truly inclusive organisation, where individuals can excel while being who they really are.
Regardless of your race, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, sex, marital/partnership status, age or disability – we want to hear from you! Please email us for more information on support offered, in particular if you are disabled, from a minority ethnic background, female or LGBT+.
Talent Acquisition Team
The Talent Acquisition Team lead on the recruitment of all underrepresented communities and are based within the HR recruitment team. The team's range of focus takes in both external and internal vacancy candidates, for all roles, including:
- Police Officer
- Student Officer
- Special Constable
- Volunteers
- Staff
Underrepresented communities
We encourage and support candidates from our underrepresented communities who wish to apply for roles within South Yorkshire Police. However, all candidates are assessed on their own merit and capability. Our predominate areas of under-representation are currently:
- Disability and Minority Ethnic Groups (all roles)
- Females are also currently underrepresented in police officer roles
- Males are currently underrepresented in staff roles
If you would like more information about the work we are doing please email us.