Accelerated Detective programme (Detective Degree Holder Entry Programme)

Bedfordshire Detective Constable Degree Holder Entry Programme

Applicants are sought with a curious, inquiring mind, who think they have what it takes to be a Detective.

The accelerated detective programme, also known as, Detective Degree Holder Entry Programme (D-DHEP) is a two-year programme that combines on the job learning alongside working towards a fully funded graduate diploma with Anglian Ruskin University, all whilst earning a competitive salary and making a difference.

You will start with an initial 27-week phase of learning where we teach you all the knowledge and skills of frontline policing together with a crime National Investigators Examination top-up which means you get to take the NIE exam in your first year with us. From there you will work on patrol as a police officer where you will respond to emergency and non-emergency calls in uniform. You will be supported by a tutor to practice your safe and lawful competency in the workplace and gain Independent Patrol Status.

In year two we start by teaching the detective role elements such as specialist interviewing techniques, you also have two placements in an investigative environment. The first will be in a volume crime team and the second in a specialist unit such as intelligence, serious sexual offences and serious assaults.

Following successful completion of the two-year training period, you will be confirmed as a Detective Constable and posted within one of our specialist investigative teams.

Starting salary is £28,551 per annum plus £1,500 location allowance.

To apply;

Ideally, you will hold a full UK manual driving licence. If not, you must hold one within 18 months of your start date

Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Maths and English.

Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 32 UCAS points (Two A-Levels or equivalent)

You are required to hold a Degree or Level 6 qualification. No policing experience is necessary, but it is essential that candidates applying display the skills and attributes suited to the role, including an inquisitive mind, excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of integrity.  It’s a challenging job but one which is extremely diverse and rewarding. In the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your academic qualifications for assessment by Anglia Ruskin University.  In anticipation of this, please ensure that you have evidential certificates available, for all qualifications. If these are not supplied when requested, this will either result in us being unable to continue with your application or delays to your progress.