Policing Professional Framework (PPF)
Northumbria Police - Inspector
To carry out this role you must be a competent Sergeant and must embody the ethos of being Proud
to Protect in the role that you perform.
An Inspector is a middle manager supervising the ranks of constable and sergeant with responsibility
for controlling, planning, organising and authorising the work of sworn officers and Police Staff in a
variety of law enforcement related tasks, and for managing an assigned specialist function.
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
An Inspector must be able to
Develop and implement operational plans for your area of responsibility.
Identify and manage operational threats and risks.
Manage your own resources and professional development.
Provide leadership in your area of responsibility.
Allocate and monitor the progress and quality of work in your area of responsibility
Personal Qualities
DECISION MAKING
An Inspector will:
Gather, verify and assesses all appropriate and available information to gain an accurate
understanding of situations.
Consider a range of possible options, evaluating evidence and seeking advice where
appropriate.
Make clear, timely, justifiable decisions, reviewing these as necessary.
Balance risks, costs and benefits, thinking about the wider impact of decisions.
Exercises discretion and apply professional judgement, ensuring actions and decisions are
proportionate and in the public interest.
LEADERSHIP
Leading change
An Inspector should:
Be positive about change, adapting rapidly to changing circumstances and encouraging
flexibility in others.
Identify and implement improvements to service delivery, engaging people in the change
process and encouraging them to contribute ideas.
Find more cost-effective ways to do things, taking an innovative approach to solving
problems and considers radical alternatives.
LEADING PEOPLE
An Inspector must:
Inspire people to meet challenging goals, maintaining the momentum of change.
Give direction, state expectations clearly and talk positively about policing, creating
enthusiasm and commitment.
Motivate staff by giving genuine praise, highlighting success and recognising good
performance.
Give honest, constructive feedback to help people understand their strengths and
weaknesses while investing time in developing them by coaching, mentoring and providing
developmental opportunities
Encourage staff to take on new responsibilities.
MANAGING PERFORMANCE
An Inspector will:
Translate strategy into specific plans and actions, effectively managing competing priorities
with available resources.
Take a planned and organised approach to achieving objectives, defining clear timescales
and outcomes.
Identify opportunities to reduce costs and ensure maximum value for money is achieved.
Demonstrate forward thinking by anticipating and dealing with issues before they occur.
Delegate responsibility appropriately and empower others to make decisions while
monitoring progress and holding people to account for delivery, highlighting good practice
and effectively addressing underperformance.
PROFESSIONALISM
An Inspector should:
Act with integrity, in line with the values and ethical standards of the Police Service.
Act on own initiative to address issues, showing energy and determination to get things
done.
Take ownership for resolving problems, demonstrating courage and resilience in dealing
with difficult and challenging situations.
Uphold professional standards, acting as a role model to others and challenging
unprofessional conduct or discriminatory behaviour.
Ask for and act on feedback, learning from experience and continuing to develop own
professional skills and knowledge.
Remain calm and professional under pressure, defusing conflict and being prepared to make
unpopular decisions or take control when required.
PUBLIC SERVICE
An Inspector must:
Demonstrate a real belief in public service, focusing on what matters to the public and will
best serve their interests.
Ensure that all staff understand the expectations, changing needs and concerns of different
communities, and strive to address them.
Build public confidence by actively engaging with different communities, partners and
stakeholders.
Identify the best way to deliver services to different communities.
Understand partners' perspectives and priorities, and work co-operatively with them to
deliver the best possible overall service to the public.
WORKING WITH OTHERS
An Inspector will:
Build effective working relationships with people through clear communication and a
collaborative approach.
Maintain visibility by regularly interacting and talking with people.
Consult widely and involve people in decision-making, speaking to people in a way they
understand and can engage with.
Treat people with respect and dignity regardless of their background or circumstances,
promoting equality and the elimination of discrimination.
Treat people as individuals, showing tact, empathy and compassion.
Sell ideas convincingly, setting out the benefits of a particular approach, and striving to
reach mutually beneficial solutions.
Expresses own views positively, constructively, and fully commits to team decisions.
Associated Qualifications, Accreditation and Learning Programmes
Level 5 Certificate in Police Management
