West Midlands Police launches recruitment drive and you'll start on nearly £30k

West Midlands Police has launched its latest recruitment drive offering jobs that start from nearly £30,000-a-year. England's second-largest police force is encouraging people to come forward and consider starting a new career.

There are a number of jobs and entry paths available. West Midlands Police has traditional roles such as police officers and detectives, but applicants could also embark on behind-the-scenes roles in IT, finance, custody and vehicle maintenance departments.

Some roles will allow recruits to earn a degree while they learn or they could get hands-on training with their desired. West Midlands Police expressed the benefits that come with working for the force.

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Applicants will get "generous annual leave, generous maternity and paternity leave" alongside pension schemes, heavily discounted private healthcare and "exclusive discounts on everything from retailers to eating out".

Jobs start at £29,000 and will rise to £48,231 with annual increments. Earlier this year, the force recruited more than 300 police officers and the force said it was looking to recruit "hundreds more" in the coming months.

For more information on the roles available, visit www.sparkchange-westmidlandspolice.co.uk.