Police Scotland Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 114 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.

Work wellbeing score is Below average, 64 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work

Below average

Purpose

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Average

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress

Below average

Satisfaction

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Below average

About the company

Founded
2013
Company size
5,001 to 10,000
Revenue
£4m to £20m (GBP)
Industry
Government & Public Administration
Headquarters
Alloa
Link
Police Scotland website

Police Scotland was established on 1 April 2013 and is responsible for policing across the whole of Scotland, some 28,168 square miles, covering a third of the United Kingdom’s landmass with a unique range of urban, rural, island and remote communities.

It is the second largest force in the UK after the Metropolitan Police with a workforce of 23,000 officers and staff working together for the people of Scotland.

Police Scotland’s purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places...

It is the second largest force in the UK after the Metropolitan Police with a workforce of 23,000 officers and staff working together for the people of Scotland.

Police Scotland’s purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities in Scotland, focusing on Keeping People Safe in line with our values of Integrity, Fairness and Respect.

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Rating overview

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Reviews

Police Officer in Glasgow, Glasgow

on 21 August 2023

Fast paced

A very fast paced and demanding job however, comes with extremely high rewards and job satisfaction. Can be a difficult job when it comes to balancing work life and personal life.

Constable in Glasgow, Glasgow

on 23 August 2023

Full on job

Very stressful job. Tiring shifts which can take its toll on you work life balance. Great support from colleagues but senior officers very detached from front line duties.

Custody Officer in Glasgow, Glasgow

on 21 August 2023

Hard work

Challenges to face but with the right support a very rewarding workplace to be part of. Competitive rates of pay but can be a cliquey environment which comes with its own challenges.

ICT Technician in Glasgow, Glasgow

on 20 August 2023

Great teamwork and friendships created

Enjoyable!Varied and part of a team, good public sector benefits and delivery of support. The management of most areas are really supportive and do what they say

Police Constable in Glasgow, Glasgow

on 14 August 2023

Not what it used to be.

The upper hierarchy espouse values of integrity, fairness and respect bub when it comes to the crunch all they really care about are optics. The coal-face officers make the broken system work.

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