Police Constable - Degree Holder Entry Programme

Role: Police Constable - Degree Holder Entry Programme

Location: South Yorkshire

Salary: £29,907

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Be the future of South Yorkshire Police

Being a police constable is not just a job. It’s a career.

South Yorkshire Police is recruiting for the Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) with planned start dates from January 2026.

Becoming a police constable is a career like no other. Not only will you be taking on challenges that will change your life, but you’ll be working to protect the people and communities of South Yorkshire. This is a career where you’ll travel between urban cities and rural towns, meeting people from all walks of life.

You’ll be on the front line, detecting and preventing crime, while providing support and protection to the communities of South Yorkshire. This is your chance to take on a challenge that will change lives.

A career with South Yorkshire Police is the chance for you to take on a challenge that will change lives. Whether you’re a graduate or searching for new opportunities, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Eligibility:

On application all applicants:

Must be 17 or above at the time of application, however you will need to be 18 before appointment.
Have resided in the UK for three continuous years immediately prior to application.
Must be either a British citizen, a citizen of the EU or other states in the EEA, or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Ideally, hold a full manual driving licence, applications will be accepted if you don’t have a full manual driving licence, however you will be expected to have taken and passed your test by 17^th June 2025
Must not have tattoos on your hands, neck, forearms or face that could be offensive. Any visible tattoos will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Must not be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group.
Must hold a minimum of a Level 6 UK Degree equivalent or due to obtain one Summer 2025.

For further information, please visit our eligibility criteria & FAQ’s pages.

Joining the police force is a life choice. There will be a lot expected of you, especially when it comes to working nights and unsociable hours, but no day is the same. This is a career that will keep you on your toes; it is a challenge, but the reward is immense.

What we offer:

Starting salary of £29,907 rising year on year to £48,231
Adjustment grant for applicants who can demonstrate a reduction in salary on starting with the force.
Annual leave of 25 days increasing with length of service plus bank holidays.
Access to a generous pension scheme.
Ongoing training and development opportunities leading to rank progression, Sergeant, Inspector, Chief Inspector, Superintendent, Chief Superintendent and beyond.
Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7) covering a wide range of health, wellbeing and lifestyle issues.
Support and advice from our Occupational Health Unit.
Access to established staff support groups.

For further information, please visit our ‘what we offer’ page.

Closing Date:

Recruitment Timeline:

Please make sure you are available for dates within all stages of the recruitment process as alternatives may not be able to be accommodated. Dates are subject to change.

National Sift: 10^th – 17^th June 2025
Online Assessment Centre: 16^th – 23^rd July 2025
Force Interview: 24^th August 2025 – 12^th September 2025

Information Event:

We are holding two information events via MS Teams on 29^th April & 13^th May at 6.00pm. If you are interested in attending the event and discussing the role, please click here to book yourself a place.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on policerecruit@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an organisation that welcome, support and value those from underrepresented communities. From difference comes invaluable life experiences, ideas and ways of thinking and by encouraging individuality we are working towards serving our communities and understanding our public better. Please visit the diversity and inclusion page to find out more: Positive Action - Join SYP - SYP (southyorkshire.police.uk)

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

Apply for the role:

To apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

Documents:

You must upload the following documents with your application, otherwise your application will not be assessed.

Driving licence (a copy of both the front and back is required)
Tattoos (only if visible)
Qualifications (only your degree certificate/degree transcript will be required)

Closing Date: 31^st May 2025