CCJ - Police Recruitment

peachesandcream91

I have applied to become an Investigator with my local police and after getting an interview, I've just found out that if I have an outstanding CCJ, then my application is automatically rejected. My CCJ is joint with my husband and the six years is over in November this year. Obviously, November would be too late for my job I have applied for and I was wondering: Is there a way of removing my name from the joint CCJ so that it is only in my husband's name?

[Deleted User]

Was it applied to your name in error?

peachesandcream91

Not as such, but my husband was the tenancy holder, so thought it was strange that we would have both received it.

Arleen

If it wasn't applied in error, there is nothing that can be done about it. And if you didn't excuse yourself from the joint case from the start, it's too late now.

PixelPound

You may need to clarify "outstanding", this could just mean an unsatisfied CCJ, and that a satisfied one isn't an automatic rejection. So as the CCJ drops off in November, has it been satisfied or is the debt still being paid off?

GazNicki

The Police Force is notoriously difficult to get into as your credit history is taken into account.

I would contact them directly, explain you have read the terms and would like clarification on their understanding of "outstanding".

Richey_

Hi
The first thing I would do is ring tomorrow and ask to speak to either that force's vetting department or if they do not have that then ask to speak to the professional standards department for a definitive answer.

Police national guidelines for officers are as follows, I would assume it is the same for investigators but you would need to speak to the force for clarification.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-recruitment-standards-eligibility-criteria-for-police-recruitment-and-consistent-recruitment-practices

Paragraph 4 of Schedule 1 to the Police Regulations 2003 states that a member of a police force shall not wilfully
refuse or neglect to discharge any lawful debt.

All members of the Police Service are in a privileged position with regard to access to information
and could be considered potentially vulnerable to corruption.
Applicants to the Police Service should normally be free from undischarged debt or
liability and able to manage existing loans. The emphasis should be on sensible management of debt.
This policy should sit alongside National Security Vetting and force vetting policies and procedures.

GUIDANCE

Applicants who have existing County Court Judgements outstanding against them should not be
considered.
Applicants who have discharged County Court Judgements should be considered.

I hope that helps, it seems that a lot will rest on whether it has been discharged.

I really think you do need to contact the force though for clarification. If it was me I would do so tomorrow rather than worry for the bank holiday weekend. I know a Police Officer on a DMP, however I don't think an IVA would have been allowed.

Hope this helps and good luck.
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