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About the OPCC
The Office of the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is a non-political, impartial organisation which exists to support the work of the elected PCC. All posts within the OPCC are politically restricted.
The OPCC currently has an establishment of 22 full and part-time staff posts. This figure includes two statutory posts - a Chief Executive and a Chief Finance Officer. For a more detailed breakdown of how the office is structured when all post are filled, please view our Organisational Chart.
The OPCC also receives a range of professional, transactional, support and administrative services provided by Kent Police staff who are employed by the Chief Constable. These services are provided under section 2(5) and paragraph 7(1) of Schedule 2 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.
Profile of current OPCC employees
The data below was updated in November 2021 and provides an overview of the current make-up of OPCC staff. Figures may not add up to our full establishment of 22 posts due to current vacancies or temporary staff. The below data does not include any members of OPCC staff currently seconded out to Kent Police or other organisations.
| Gender | Number of staff |
|---|---|
| Female | 17 |
| Male | 6 |
| Age | Number of staff |
|---|---|
| 18-25 | 1 |
| 26-34 | 6 |
| 35-49 | 9 |
| 50+ | 7 |
| Number of staff | |
|---|---|
| Ethnic minorities | 1 |
| Disabled | 2 |
| Salary bands | Number of staff |
|---|---|
| £18,069 - £19,944 (A3 grade) |
1 |
| £19,944 - £23,040 (B grade) |
1 |
| £21,387 - £25,269 (C grade) |
2 |
| £26,949 - £31,941 (E grade) |
3 |
| £33,939 - £38,775 (F grade) |
8 |
| £41,226 - £46,809 (G grade) |
2 |
| £47,877 - £54,093 (H grade) |
4 |
| £80,000+ (statutory posts) |
2 |