DETENTION OFFICER INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Why do we have equal opportunities? Answer - - Being equal and fair to
everyone (race / gender / age / disability / sexuality / etc).
- To give everyone equal access.
- To make everyone feel inclusive in the workplace
- To represent the wider communities we serve
- Give everyone the same opportunities
What are your plans for the future? Answer - - Eventually become a full time
police officer.
- To serve Nottinghamshire Police and portray image of the organisaton to my
colleagues and the wider community.
What do you believe equal opportunities is? Answer - - Giving everyone a fair
and equal opportunity to fulfill their ambitions.
- Breaking down barriers (historic / current)
- Representing the communities we serve free from prejudice and
discrimination.
- Allowing an environment that benefits from the contribution of individuals
regardless of any prejudices that may exist.
- Promoting equality within the work environment and outside the work
environment
, What are your strengths? Answer - - Looking at everything in a positive way.
(open-minded)
- Achieving the best outcomes in every situation
- When a negative thing occurs, I can turn it around to see the positive side of a
situation by reinforcing my strong values and optimistic approach. (open
minded)
- Strong positive communication
- Valuing the opinion of other and taking it on board to work as a team
(collaborative)
- Reinforcement of my own values and being aware of thing I believe to be
morally wrong (emotionally aware)
What are your weaknesses? Answer - - Comprehension of hatred towards
individuals and organisations but can turn it into a positive (emotionally aware)
Why do you want this job? Answer - - I want to become apart of the policing
family and portray a positive image of the policing organisation. (Deliver,
support and inspire)
- I have come to the time in my life where I feel it is appropriate to pursue a
career in a profession I am so passionate about.
- I have researched for many hours over the years the great work policing
organisation carry out and want to be apart of that continuous great work.
(collaborative)
- I feel I have the qualities and values that will greatly assist in the role of
detention officer
How could you apply COVID-19 practices to the work place? Answer - -
Maintain 2m social distancing
- Protective gear at 1m+
- Remind others of the forces COVID-19 policy
ANSWERS 2026 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Why do we have equal opportunities? Answer - - Being equal and fair to
everyone (race / gender / age / disability / sexuality / etc).
- To give everyone equal access.
- To make everyone feel inclusive in the workplace
- To represent the wider communities we serve
- Give everyone the same opportunities
What are your plans for the future? Answer - - Eventually become a full time
police officer.
- To serve Nottinghamshire Police and portray image of the organisaton to my
colleagues and the wider community.
What do you believe equal opportunities is? Answer - - Giving everyone a fair
and equal opportunity to fulfill their ambitions.
- Breaking down barriers (historic / current)
- Representing the communities we serve free from prejudice and
discrimination.
- Allowing an environment that benefits from the contribution of individuals
regardless of any prejudices that may exist.
- Promoting equality within the work environment and outside the work
environment
, What are your strengths? Answer - - Looking at everything in a positive way.
(open-minded)
- Achieving the best outcomes in every situation
- When a negative thing occurs, I can turn it around to see the positive side of a
situation by reinforcing my strong values and optimistic approach. (open
minded)
- Strong positive communication
- Valuing the opinion of other and taking it on board to work as a team
(collaborative)
- Reinforcement of my own values and being aware of thing I believe to be
morally wrong (emotionally aware)
What are your weaknesses? Answer - - Comprehension of hatred towards
individuals and organisations but can turn it into a positive (emotionally aware)
Why do you want this job? Answer - - I want to become apart of the policing
family and portray a positive image of the policing organisation. (Deliver,
support and inspire)
- I have come to the time in my life where I feel it is appropriate to pursue a
career in a profession I am so passionate about.
- I have researched for many hours over the years the great work policing
organisation carry out and want to be apart of that continuous great work.
(collaborative)
- I feel I have the qualities and values that will greatly assist in the role of
detention officer
How could you apply COVID-19 practices to the work place? Answer - -
Maintain 2m social distancing
- Protective gear at 1m+
- Remind others of the forces COVID-19 policy
