Expressions of Interest - Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)

As a Police Officer, you can change your life and the lives of others. You will be paid a full time salary of £31,164 plus £2,000 South East Allowance.

We're looking for people who have the judgement to make quick decisions; are confident to be first person in; have the compassion and empathy to help those in need and the resilience to serve the community every single day. In return, we offer you a good starting salary, great training experiences, opportunities for progression, and the pride that comes from helping others.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

• be aged 17 years or over on the day you submit your application. You must be 18 years or over to start in post
• have lived in the UK for 3 continuous years immediately prior to application. - have leave to enter, or leave to remain in the UK for an indefinite period.
• have a current full UK manual driving licence, by the time of appointment.
• not be a member (current or previous) of the British National Party (BNP) or any other proscribed terrorist organisations or groups
• not have tattoos which cause offence.
• not have serious motoring offences.
• not have 6 or more points on your licence.

Skills & Experience

To be eligible for the PCEP you will need to:

• Have achieved one A Level grade (A -C) and one A level grade A -E or AS level in a different subject, or a level 3 equivalent OR a higher qualification. You must have a minimum of 48 UCAS points. You can check how many points your qualification is worth on the UCAS tariff calculator on the UCAS tariff calculator. Applicants can hold a Level 3 BTEC as long as this qualification meets the minimum 48 UCAS tariff points. The Certificate in Knowledge of Policing is accepted.
• Have achieved GCSE English at grade A -C/9-4 or an educational equivalent to a Level 2. You will need to provide copies of your qualification on your application form. Degree Holders do not need to provide a Level 2 English qualification unless your degree was taught and assessed in a language other than English.

You will need to provide copies of your qualifications with your application form.

Applicants in their final year of studying towards a Level 3 qualification or a Degree can apply using predicted grades. You will need to supply proof of your qualifications when you receive your results in August/September.

Applicants without a Level 3 qualification can be considered if:

• they are a current serving (or have left within the last 18 months, having completed 18 months' service) as a Special Constable or PCSO with Independent Patrol with any police force.
• They are a current serving Investigating Officers, PIP Investigators, Contact Officers or Controllers who have completed 18 months service (or have left within the last 18 months, having completed 18 months' service).
• They have served for a minimum of 2 years within the last 5 years in the armed forces or similar law enforcement agencies and have exemplary references.
• Experience in other operational policing roles can be considered on a case by case basis for candidates who have served a minimum of 2 years within the last 5 years and have exemplary references.

If you meet one of these service requirements lease complete the Level 3 form attached to this advert and submit this with your application.

Applicants who do not meet the above Level 3 criteria and believe they have work experience equivalent to a level 3 can apply and have their work experience assessed against a Level 3 framework. You will be asked to complete a written experience assessment and online verbal reasoning and numerical tests. The results will then be assessed by a panel who will certify whether your previous work experience is equivalent to a Level 3 qualification. Please complete the Level 3 form attached and submit this with your application.

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here .

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.