Avon and Somerset Police

Avon and Somerset Police Headquarters Location

Valley Road, Portishead, Nr Bristol

Avon and Somerset Police Photos

  • Police horses
  • Road safety event
  • Careers event at Bristol Beacon
  • Careers fair at Ashton Gate Stadium
About Avon and Somerset Police
Avon and Somerset Police is a progressive and caring organisation of over 6,000 people. As the seventh largest police force in England and Wales, we serve a population of more than 1.65 million, across a large and diverse area.

We offer unique careers where you will be valued, inspired and feel rewarded. From accountants to police officers and from investigators to web developers, we have a wide range of roles where you can make a difference.

The police are here to help people when they need us most and everyone who works at Avon and Somerset Police plays a vital role in our vision to deliver outstanding policing for everyone. We believe in empowering our people to make decisions and see individuality as a strength.

We are a courageous organisation which is committed to learning. Innovation is at the heart of what we do and we are always searching for new ways to help our people perform at their best, whether that is through the latest tech, pioneering different approaches or training and personal development.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our mission is to serve our communities. The most effective way we can do this is if the people who work for us are representative of our communities.
Be the Difference
If you are looking for a fresh challenge, a unique opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, and the chance to broaden your experience in an organisation that genuinely cares about its employees, Avon and Somerset Police is for you.

Avon and Somerset Police is a progressive and caring organisation of over 6,000 people. As the seventh largest police force in England and Wales, we serve a population of more than 1.65 million, across a large and diverse area.

And, while we have over 3,000 police officers, PCSOs and special constables, we also employ thousands of people in a variety of staff roles.

Number of Employees in Avon and Somerset Police

5,001 to 10,000

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