About Northern Constabulary
We believe in excellence in community policing. That means we
work in a way that’s of real benefit to more than 300,000 people,
their lifestyles, and their communities right across the 10,000
square miles that we’re responsible for. It also means that our
Police Constables spend a lot of time engaging with the public and
getting to know their communities. What’s more, every location is
different and has different needs, making a career as a Police
Constable with Northern Constabulary every bit as wide-ranging as
it is rewarding. In fact, it’s a career for life.
Our headquarters are in Inverness, which is our principal urban
centre with a population of approximately 76,000. From here, we
provide the strategic management and development of the Force.
There are also urban centres at Dingwall, Wick and Thurso in the
north; Portree on the Isle of Skye; Stornoway in the Western Isles;
Kirkwall in Orkney; Lerwick in Shetland; Fort William in the south
west; Nairn east of Inverness; and Aviemore in the south. Across
these locations we have over 1,350 people, including around 800
police officers, 400 police staff, and 200 special constables.
Whatever crucial role they are playing, and wherever they are
working, we value the people who make up our Force. They come from
all backgrounds with all kinds of experience and perspectives. And
we champion those differences, because they make us stronger and
more efficient as an organisation.