A chaplain is wanted to help support police officers and staff in Three Rivers.

Hertfordshire Constabulary is looking to recruit a chaplain who will regularly visit Rickmansworth police station and other stations within the district.

Volunteer chaplains work closely with police officers and staff and are expected to conduct at least two visits to police stations each month. This allows them to provide support and pastoral care to everyone in the force, regardless of their beliefs or faith.

The chaplaincy service is there to provide ‘a listening ear’ and support for staff and officers at major incidents, as well as routine day to day visits. With officers and staff often having to deal with harrowing incidents and the pressure of making decisions that have a huge impact on people’s lives, the chaplaincy is an integral part of the policing family.

Chaplain Louis Spring, the force’s lead chaplain, said: “Being a chaplain is a very privileged and fulfilling position and it is an honour to work among such fine people. I became a chaplain as I wanted to support and help the officers and staff who seek to keep us all safe.

“As well as being a familiar and trusted friend on hand to talk to or just listen, part of the role of being a chaplain can involve ceremonial duties, including attending multi-faith events, award

ceremonies and meeting new recruits, as well as providing support at memorial and funeral services."

Hertfordshire Constabulary is looking for people who are professional, sensitive to the needs of others and capable of providing impartial and confidential support. Those interested in becoming a police chaplain should preferably have experience in ministry, leadership or mentoring roles. Applications from chaplains of all faiths are welcomed.

Anyone who is interested in finding out more about the role and applying for the positions should contact Penny Brown on 01707 354 427 or email penny.brown@herts.pnn.police.uk.