Excellence in Community Policing

Policing the Communities of the Highlands and Islands




Benefits

Pension Scheme

All employees are provided with the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme on appointment. The rate of monthly contribution is 6%. (There is a facility to opt out of the scheme or purchase additional years' service or Additional Voluntary Contributions). Full details of the scheme will be forwarded to new employees.

Sickness

Employees are entitled to occupational sick pay and/or statutory sick pay provided they meet the requirements set down in both the national conditions of service and Department of Employment Service regulations.

Maternity/Paternity schemes

All female employees who become pregnant have rights in respect of maternity leave and maternity absence. These rights are statutory and are in accordance with the Scheme of Conditions of Service relating to each employee. Separate arrangements apply for paternity leave.

Removal/Legal expenses

Employees will be entitled to claim approved removal and/or legal expenses under Northern Constabulary's scheme as long as they have been formally notified that they are entitled to claim such expenses. Any entitlement would be specified in the advertisement and at interview.