Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)
A new training programme for 2024 to become a police officer.Entry requirements:
A Level 3 qualification – 2 A Level passes at Grade E or above, or an equivalent qualification.
OR
Evidence of at least one year’s employment/experience in a role with comparable skills to policing or academic study (see list below).
OR
PCSOs or Special confirmed as fit for independent patrol and those leaving Armed Forces
Comparable Experience
Experience re vulnerability/caring for others/working with communities:
Nursing / Care Sector
Social Work
Youth Work
Charity Work
Teaching
Experience in the justice and law enforcement sectors
Police Staff – particularly Custody, public contact/demand hub/enquiry office roles, investigative roles,
Criminal Justice sector/CPS/Courts
Border Force
Prison Service
Relevant local authority experience which has involved close and sustained working with police
Integrated Offender Management services
Emergency Planning
Community Safety Experience
Experience of emergency services – ambulance, fire
Experience of cyber/digital and financial fraud/crimes
Specialist roles in banking and financial sector.
Digital Investigations
Customer service experience through full-time or part-time roles
Hospitality, retail, customer service representative, receptionists, or other equivalent public facing roles.
Business Development or Sales roles in any sector
Health & Fitness - Personal Trainers or equivalent
Other relevant experience in the last three years that would demonstrate an ability to effectively carry out the role of police officer
Duration – two years
Starting salary - £31,551
This programme is guided as a Level 5 learning opportunity
The Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) is a new entry route for joining the police which provides an excellent opportunity to be employed as a police officer from day one on a two year training programme.
This programme is focused on developing policing skills with key models and theories used routinely within a policing environment.
PCEP is a two-year learning programme with a 20 week initial phase of learning and four returning weeks in year two further developing your understanding about key topics such as leadership, inclusion, investigation skills and public protection.
As an Officer, you will also attend Personal Safety Training and of course, there are a wide range of ICT systems to learn about.
Your knowledge and skills will be assessed throughout this period using a variety of techniques including exam, presentations, short essays and a full work-based occupational competency portfolio.
Our training teams understand that you may not yet know very much about policing. No assumptions are made, and each student officer is offered coaching to achieve the requirements in a very tailored way.
We also have lots of experience if you need any workplace adjustments – everyone is screened for Dyslexia and given personal feedback as necessary.
Out on patrol, you will be coached and mentored by trained tutor constables who will support you to achieve a “safe and lawful” standard of practice. Once you achieve Independent Patrol Status, you will a fully deployable resource attending jobs by yourself
You will be welcomed, whatever your background, and supported throughout the programme by our friendly teams.