Integrated competency framework

What is Integrated Competency Framework?

Since May 2007, the new Integrated Competency Framework (ICF) has applied to all recruitment process within Northumbria Police.

The Integrated Competency Framework (ICF) has been developed nationally by the Police Skills and Standards Organisation (PSSO) and subsequently by Skills for Justice for use in all forces.


The benefits of ICF are that the framework:

  • Provides a ready made framework for performance, management and appraisal

  • Helps individuals identify and transfer competence to other roles

  • Provides a common language between forces

  • Assists managers to plan appropriate training and development


The aim of ICF in the recruitment process is so candidates can demonstrate their ability in competency areas relevant to the role being applied for. 

This then transfers into your Performance Development Review (PDR) should you be successful for the role being applied for. The framework will assist in identifying your strengths and areas of opportunity for your development.


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