Jayne Maiden – Chief Inspector

Chief Inspector West Yorkshire PoliceI am delighted to be a Chief Inspector in West Yorkshire Police. I am currently the Operational Training lead for Driver Training and Specialist Operations and working towards completion of a portfolio as a Tactical Firearms Commander.I left school after completing my GCSE’s and began full time employment in the private sector, whilst volunteering as a Special Constable in West Yorkshire Police. I joined West Yorkshire Police in Oct 2000 posted to Bradford District. I spent 5 years in uniform before moving to Specialist Crime as an accredited Detective Constable.  I was promoted to Sergeant, having undertaken roles in Custody, Neighbourhoods and patrol and as a Detective Sergeant and Detective Inspector both in Safeguarding (Child Protection) and Homicide & Major Enquiry Team.I was both Nationally and Regionally trained as a Hostage Crisis Negotiator, dealing with numerous suicide interventions, kidnaps, and criminal/domestic sieges.  I am a PEER Supporter, Coach & Mentor. My core values are fairness, respect, honesty, open mindedness, with courage to do the right thing. Personal attributes that best represent me are authenticity, selflessness, empathy, and commitment to Public Service.I am passionate about people. My leadership style is centred around a positive approach, inspiring and instilling confidence in others to achieve their full potential.  Passionate about the service we provide to the public. I want to ensure this is delivered with care and compassion & that staff have the right skills and capabilities to provide the best service possible.My husband is a serving police officer within Roads Policing. We have a young daughter and a beautiful Golden Retriever! In my free time I am a keen Rugby League fan. Sectors worked in and routes taken: Banking  Mortgage Completions Advisor/ Mortgage Customer Relations Supervisor   Hospitality   Bar work  Retail Shop assistant What I would like to get involved in