About this role
West Midlands Police is the second-largest police force in the country, serving the three major cities of Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton, alongside the districts of Sandwell, Walsall, Solihull, and Dudley.
Against this backdrop, the force handles more than 2,000 emergency calls every day, while patrolling the streets and responding to incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We have made significant improvements in reducing overall crime, improving call response times, and increasing arrest rates. This work can only continue with the right people, therefore as an employer of choice, we are looking for the right people who can serve and protect our communities.
The Force Identification Bureau is the central point of contact for all identification procedures, providing specialist support and guidance to officers and staff. The bureau ensures identification processes are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, national guidance, force policy and best practice, maintaining the integrity and evidential standards of all identification procedures. Key Responsibilities:
• Format and compile Identification procedures in accordance with current guidelines and legislation. • Act as a primary point of contact for police officers and staff, providing specialist advice and guidance on the technical and legal aspects of identification processes. • Attend prison establishments using the departmental vehicle to carry out identification processes. Liaising with prison staff to ensure the procedures are conducted securely and efficiently. • Develop and maintain proficiency in the Identification software, PROMAPS • Utilise Adobe Photoshop to produce and edit images for complex Identification procedures, ensuring all image preparation is accurate. Click here to view the full details of the role including the Essential, Desirable and any educational requirements for the role. Prospective staff/officers must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold. Selection Process The selection process for this role will consist of the following elements:
• Initial application • Shortlisting • In-person interview Benefit Statement:
• By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including: • Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme. • Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements. • Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities. • A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs • Comprehensive benefits including pension, Blue Light Card, and employee assistance programme. Important Information Closing Date: 29/07/2026 Interview Dates: TBC Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process. Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon you successfully passing medical checks, which may include a drug and hearing test. Hours/Location: Full time shift rota which includes working weekends and bank holidays. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:00 Hours and 13:00 – 21:00 hours and 10:00 - 18:00 Hours at weekends and bank holidays on a rota. Contact: For further information email [email protected] West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants. "Diversity and Inclusion Vision: Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities"