Detective Police Constable Entry Programme - (PCEP Detective)

Entry Requirements

Minimum of a Level 2 GCSE qualification in English Language or English Literature at a Grade C/4 and above or equivalent AND

· Two A-Levels at Grade E or above, or a Level 3 qualification or equivalent (32 UCAS Points)

Evidence of at least two year’s employment/experience in a role with comparable skills to policing or academic study

Comparable skills/experience:

Experience working with the vulnerable / caring for others / working with communities:

- Nursing

- Care Sector

- Social Work

- Youth Work

- Charity Work

- Teaching

Police Staff – Particularly with experience in custody/public facing/demand hub/enquiry office roles/investigative roles/criminal justice sector/CPS/Courts/Border Force.

PCSO/Special Constable experience with independent patrol.

Completed the PPD (Professional Policing Degree) – The PCEP programme content may differ for PPD graduates depending on individual’s needs.

Have served the minimum term of service with the UK Armed Forces and have achieved an exemplary reference on discharge (4+ years, or 3 years if pre-1999).

Relevant local authority experience which has involved close and sustained working with police.

Experience of emergency services – ambulance, fire etc.

Experience of performing investigative roles such as fraud, financial crime, loss prevention and cyber/digital crime.

Customer service experience at a supervisory level in a public facing role.

Benefits

• Starting salary of £29,907 per annum

• 22 days annual leave in addition to public holidays

• Option of joining the police pension scheme

• Career progression opportunities

• Work-life balance supported by family friendly policies

• Option of joining the Police Federation

• Access to the Blue Light Card with 100s of discounts

• Paid-for training is available as is the opportunity to have mentoring, in a workplace where development is encouraged

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) A confidential service, available 365 days a year, 24/7, free of charge which can provide around the clock support and guidance to help you manage work and personal stressors, as well as support you through lifestyle changes

• Support Networks that provide information and opportunities to share experiences as well as offering advice and support to members

• A diverse, equal and inclusive workforce in an organisation that values its people

• A member of the National Police Healthcare Scheme, offering affordable private healthcare to Officers, staff members and their families

• And finally, but perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to make a difference to the communities of Norfolk and Suffolk