Name: John Shepherd
Job Title: Police Constable
Hours: Full Time
Department/ Division: A Div Family Protection Unit (Covering for maternity leave)
Date Joined Humberside Police: 1994
Career History with the Police:
Uniformed officer for the majority of the time, including time spent as Neighbourhood Beat Officer and Tutor Constable. I was then Vulnerable Witness Officer trained and worked on two major incidents. I am currently on secondment to the Family Protection Unit in Grimsby.
Career History prior to the Police:
I worked in retail and in the chemical industry prior to joining the Police.
What elements of the job do you enjoy the most?:
The variety of incidents and people you have to deal with, and the challenge you face in trying to make a difference to people's lives. Oh, and of course the team spirit and sense of humour required to work in a busy, stressful environment.
What would you say to someone who was thinking about applying for a job with the force?
Speak to a serving police officer and get their opinion on how the job really is and, if possible, have a look around to see what happens during a typical day. Be prepared for a very demanding, challenging, but rewarding career if you are successful.
Please give details of any work based project, achievement or challenge that you are particularly proud of.
I was particularly proud to become a Vulnerable Victim Officer, enabling me to deal with children and vulnerable adults who are either victims or witnesses to serious offences. This also led to me working in the Family Protection Unit, where you are highly valued and able to make decisions which hopefully lead to improving the future for children. |
