Our vision is for Kent to be a safe place for people to live, work and visit. By protecting the public from harm, we will allow our communities to flourish and by working with the public and partners, we will provide a first-class policing service that is both visible and accessible. We will be there when the public need us and we will act with integrity in all that we do.Kent Police is founded on a number of principles and values including putting victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do, safeguarding the vulnerable and protecting and serving the people of Kent. We are continually evolving and improving to respond to the needs of our communities of all nationalities, faiths and cultures. This means delivering quality policing that reduces crime and the fear of crime.We are responsible for policing 1,433 square miles and approximately 1.8 million inhabitants of Kent. We are a unique force in that we also operate a station outside of the UK, in Coquelles, France. The force is supported by the National Police Air Service, and we have a number of qualified drone pilots.We continue to push the boundaries for innovation and transformation with both technology and creative policing models, providing a unique platform for anyone wishing to take their career to new heights.As one of Kents largest employers we are also committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. People join from all kinds of backgrounds, bringing a variety of skills and experience. As well as frontline officers, we employ police staff and volunteers who carry out vital work such as answering emergency calls, forensics, working within finance or harnessing the latest advancements in technology.If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be valued, you'll find everything you're looking for and more at Kent Police. With support to become the best you can be, you will have the opportunity to take on a range of roles, specialise in areas that interest you, and take advantage of progression opportunities. Good salaries are supplemented by attractive benefits including an excellent pension and opportunities for career progression.