A regional police service is seeking candidates for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship. This program allows individuals to earn a degree while working full-time. Applicants must have qualifications in Mathematics and English, as well as 2 A levels or equivalent. The role includes community engagement, responding to incidents, and conducting investigations. The starting salary is £31,164 in year two, with a potential increase to £50,256 after seven years.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
A regional police service is seeking candidates for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship. This program allows individuals to earn a degree while working full-time. Applicants must have qualifications in Mathematics and English, as well as 2 A levels or equivalent. The role includes community engagement, responding to incidents, and conducting investigations. The starting salary is £31,164 in year two, with a potential increase to £50,256 after seven years.
Program Overview The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) route into policing is an exciting opportunity for individuals from all backgrounds to obtain a degree whilst working and earning a full salary as a police officer. The PCDA programme is delivered in partnership with a university and includes classroom delivery, practical application and tutorship. The programme will be split between the university and our police headquarters in Ripley. The Apprenticeship programme will enable rotations around various key departments in the second year and you will be able to apply for specialisations in the third year. Role and Responsibilities Provide initial and ongoing frontline response to a wide range of incidents including complex and confrontational situations, assessing immediate risk, threat and harm to choose a proportionate response in line with the law, policy and guidance. Take a leading role in effective localised partnerships to problem solve, engage with, reassure and support organisations, groups and individuals across communities in line with the Force's planned approach. Engage with victims, witnesses, suspects and the vulnerable, in accordance with equality, diversity and human rights considerations, to provide initial support, direct towards relevant services, establish relationships and gather information that prevents and reduces crimes. Maintain awareness of potential and actual risks to individuals, taking appropriate action to protect and support those in need of public protection to pre empt or effectively address safety and vulnerability issues. Conduct effective and efficient priority and high-volume investigations in line with standards of investigation to inform the development of high-quality case files and initiation of criminal justice proceedings. Gather and handle information, intelligence, and evidence from a variety of sources, in line with legislation, policies and guidance, taking the appropriate action to support investigations, law enforcement and criminal justice proceedings. Qualifications (Must Haves) Hold a Level 2 in Maths and English grade C/4 or above at the time of submitting your application. Hold 2 A levels or a Level 3 that is equivalent qualification in any subject or be in your last year of study. Or be a current serving PCSO who has completed your professional development plan, passed your probationary period and served 12 months in post, and be up to date with all mandatory training at the time of submitting your application. Or be a current serving Special Constable who has attained independent patrol status at the time of application, who is consistently completing sixteen hours per month and is up to date with all mandatory training. Or be a current serving NIO who has attained a PIP1 qualification, passed your probationary period and served 12 months in post, and be up to date with all mandatory training at the time of submitting your application. Or be currently employed and have served 2 years in a front-facing role from the date of application in one of the following areas: Investigation Officers Emergency Services Armed Forces Prison Service Hold a driving licence within 6 months of your start date. Salary Apprentices are not required to contribute towards the cost of their degree but remain in probation for the three-year duration of the programme. The starting salary is £31,164 in year 2 and £32,427 in year 3 and within 7 years £50,256. Training and Cohort Your anticipated start date for training will be Autumn 2026 or March 2027. Your training will last for 30 weeks and throughout this period your leave will be pre-booked. If you have any prior holidays or arrangements, we will not be able to accommodate these and will not be able to offer you a place on this cohort. We only have a limited number of places for this cohort and will be selecting the highest scoring candidates. What's In It For You At Derbyshire Constabulary we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of reward and benefits available to all our employees. Next Steps To find out more, register for our upcoming information webinars click. Once you have attended, you will then be sent a link to be able to apply. Once we have sufficient applications, we may close this campaign earlier than expected. Who We Are Derbyshire Constabulary has a strong and unequivocal commitment to delivering a high-quality policing service for everyone in the county. By joining us you will play a unique role in helping us to keep Derbyshire as one of the safest places to live and work in England. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has considered a career in policing to apply. We're particularly keen to increase the number of females and candidates from black and minority ethnic communities and the LGBT community so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Program Overview The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) route into policing is an exciting opportunity for individuals from all backgrounds to obtain a degree whilst working and earning a full salary as a police officer. The PCDA programme is delivered in partnership with a university and includes classroom delivery, practical application and tutorship. The programme will be split between the university and our police headquarters in Ripley. The Apprenticeship programme will enable rotations around various key departments in the second year and you will be able to apply for specialisations in the third year. Role and Responsibilities Provide initial and ongoing frontline response to a wide range of incidents including complex and confrontational situations, assessing immediate risk, threat and harm to choose a proportionate response in line with the law, policy and guidance. Take a leading role in effective localised partnerships to problem solve, engage with, reassure and support organisations, groups and individuals across communities in line with the Force's planned approach. Engage with victims, witnesses, suspects and the vulnerable, in accordance with equality, diversity and human rights considerations, to provide initial support, direct towards relevant services, establish relationships and gather information that prevents and reduces crimes. Maintain awareness of potential and actual risks to individuals, taking appropriate action to protect and support those in need of public protection to pre empt or effectively address safety and vulnerability issues. Conduct effective and efficient priority and high-volume investigations in line with standards of investigation to inform the development of high-quality case files and initiation of criminal justice proceedings. Gather and handle information, intelligence, and evidence from a variety of sources, in line with legislation, policies and guidance, taking the appropriate action to support investigations, law enforcement and criminal justice proceedings. Qualifications (Must Haves) Hold a Level 2 in Maths and English grade C/4 or above at the time of submitting your application. Hold 2 A levels or a Level 3 that is equivalent qualification in any subject or be in your last year of study. Or be a current serving PCSO who has completed your professional development plan, passed your probationary period and served 12 months in post, and be up to date with all mandatory training at the time of submitting your application. Or be a current serving Special Constable who has attained independent patrol status at the time of application, who is consistently completing sixteen hours per month and is up to date with all mandatory training. Or be a current serving NIO who has attained a PIP1 qualification, passed your probationary period and served 12 months in post, and be up to date with all mandatory training at the time of submitting your application. Or be currently employed and have served 2 years in a front-facing role from the date of application in one of the following areas: Investigation Officers Emergency Services Armed Forces Prison Service Hold a driving licence within 6 months of your start date. Salary Apprentices are not required to contribute towards the cost of their degree but remain in probation for the three-year duration of the programme. The starting salary is £31,164 in year 2 and £32,427 in year 3 and within 7 years £50,256. Training and Cohort Your anticipated start date for training will be Autumn 2026 or March 2027. Your training will last for 30 weeks and throughout this period your leave will be pre-booked. If you have any prior holidays or arrangements, we will not be able to accommodate these and will not be able to offer you a place on this cohort. We only have a limited number of places for this cohort and will be selecting the highest scoring candidates. What's In It For You At Derbyshire Constabulary we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of reward and benefits available to all our employees. Next Steps To find out more, register for our upcoming information webinars click. Once you have attended, you will then be sent a link to be able to apply. Once we have sufficient applications, we may close this campaign earlier than expected. Who We Are Derbyshire Constabulary has a strong and unequivocal commitment to delivering a high-quality policing service for everyone in the county. By joining us you will play a unique role in helping us to keep Derbyshire as one of the safest places to live and work in England. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has considered a career in policing to apply. We're particularly keen to increase the number of females and candidates from black and minority ethnic communities and the LGBT community so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve.
Join us as an operational officer It's a unique role with unique demands that are ever-changing. You need to be adaptable to change and ready to think on your feet. Being a Police Constable means never knowing what's going to happen next. You'll be working long hours, typically 12 hour shifts, you'll be in contact with the widest variety of people, and you'll be expected to act with integrity at all times - even when you're out of uniform. At the same time, it's a role that can give you some of the best and proudest days of your life. From protecting the vulnerable and saving lives to just making your local community feel safer, it's exciting, diverse and vitally important. In return, you will have the benefit of working for a creative, forward thinking force that is dedicated to keeping Derbyshire a safe place to live, work and visit. Salary The starting salary is £31,164 with annual increments, moving to £50,256 within 7 years. What you'll be doing You'll provide initial and ongoing frontline response to a wide range of incidents that may include complex and confrontational situations, assessing immediate risk, threat and harm to determine a proportionate response in line with the law, policy and guidance. Take a leading role in effective localised partnerships to problem solve, engage with, reassure and support organisations, groups and individuals across communities in line with the Force's planned approach. Effectively engage with victims, witnesses, suspects and the vulnerable, in accordance with equality, diversity and human rights considerations, to provide initial support, direct towards relevant services, establish relationships and gather information that prevents and reduces crimes. You'll maintain awareness of potential and actual risks to individuals, taking appropriate action to protect and support those in need of public protection to pre empt or effectively address safety/vulnerability issues. Conduct effective and efficient priority and high volume investigations as requested in line with standards of investigation to inform the development of high quality case files and initiation of criminal justice proceedings. Gather and handle information, intelligence, and evidence, from a variety of sources, in line with legislation, policies and guidance, taking the appropriate action to support investigations, law enforcement and criminal justice proceedings. The must haves Hold 2 A levels or a level 3 that is equivalent qualification in any subject or are in your last year of study. Or are a current serving PCSO, who has completed your professional development plan, passed your probationary period and served 12 months in post and you are up to date with all mandatory training at the time of submitting your application. Or are a current serving Special Constable who has attained independent patrol status at the time of application, who is consistently completing sixteen hours per month and is up to date with all mandatory training. Or are a current serving NIO, who has attained a PIP1 qualification, passed your probationary period and served 12 months in post and you are up to date with all mandatory training at the time of submitting your application. Or are currently employed and have served 2 years in a front facing role from the date of application in one of the following areas: Investigation Officers Emergency Services Armed Forces Prison Service Hold a full UK manual driving licence by pre employment stage, which is typically weeks prior to the start of the cohort. Please review the qualification and experience guidance attached to check you are eligible before you submit your application. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet these requirements at the time of submitting your application. You are anticipated to start in Summer/Autumn 2026. Your training will last for 32 weeks and throughout this period your leave will be pre booked. What's in it for you? At Derbyshire Constabulary, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What's more, we have a range of reward and benefits that if you join us you could enjoy. Next Steps To find out more, register for our upcoming information webinars click here. Once you've attended you will then be sent a link to be able to apply. To support you with your application we have provided some guidance on our recruitment process. Once we have sufficient applications, we may close this campaign earlier than expected. Who we are Derbyshire Constabulary has a strong and unequivocal commitment to delivering a high quality policing service for everyone in the county - whether for our one million residents or our ten million visitors to the Peak District. By joining us you'll play a unique role in helping us to keep Derbyshire as one of the safest places to live and work in England. To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our careers website. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has considered a career in policing to apply. We're particularly keen to increase the number of females and candidates from black and minority ethnic communities and the LGBT community, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.
Mar 08, 2026
Full time
Join us as an operational officer It's a unique role with unique demands that are ever-changing. You need to be adaptable to change and ready to think on your feet. Being a Police Constable means never knowing what's going to happen next. You'll be working long hours, typically 12 hour shifts, you'll be in contact with the widest variety of people, and you'll be expected to act with integrity at all times - even when you're out of uniform. At the same time, it's a role that can give you some of the best and proudest days of your life. From protecting the vulnerable and saving lives to just making your local community feel safer, it's exciting, diverse and vitally important. In return, you will have the benefit of working for a creative, forward thinking force that is dedicated to keeping Derbyshire a safe place to live, work and visit. Salary The starting salary is £31,164 with annual increments, moving to £50,256 within 7 years. What you'll be doing You'll provide initial and ongoing frontline response to a wide range of incidents that may include complex and confrontational situations, assessing immediate risk, threat and harm to determine a proportionate response in line with the law, policy and guidance. Take a leading role in effective localised partnerships to problem solve, engage with, reassure and support organisations, groups and individuals across communities in line with the Force's planned approach. Effectively engage with victims, witnesses, suspects and the vulnerable, in accordance with equality, diversity and human rights considerations, to provide initial support, direct towards relevant services, establish relationships and gather information that prevents and reduces crimes. You'll maintain awareness of potential and actual risks to individuals, taking appropriate action to protect and support those in need of public protection to pre empt or effectively address safety/vulnerability issues. Conduct effective and efficient priority and high volume investigations as requested in line with standards of investigation to inform the development of high quality case files and initiation of criminal justice proceedings. Gather and handle information, intelligence, and evidence, from a variety of sources, in line with legislation, policies and guidance, taking the appropriate action to support investigations, law enforcement and criminal justice proceedings. The must haves Hold 2 A levels or a level 3 that is equivalent qualification in any subject or are in your last year of study. Or are a current serving PCSO, who has completed your professional development plan, passed your probationary period and served 12 months in post and you are up to date with all mandatory training at the time of submitting your application. Or are a current serving Special Constable who has attained independent patrol status at the time of application, who is consistently completing sixteen hours per month and is up to date with all mandatory training. Or are a current serving NIO, who has attained a PIP1 qualification, passed your probationary period and served 12 months in post and you are up to date with all mandatory training at the time of submitting your application. Or are currently employed and have served 2 years in a front facing role from the date of application in one of the following areas: Investigation Officers Emergency Services Armed Forces Prison Service Hold a full UK manual driving licence by pre employment stage, which is typically weeks prior to the start of the cohort. Please review the qualification and experience guidance attached to check you are eligible before you submit your application. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet these requirements at the time of submitting your application. You are anticipated to start in Summer/Autumn 2026. Your training will last for 32 weeks and throughout this period your leave will be pre booked. What's in it for you? At Derbyshire Constabulary, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What's more, we have a range of reward and benefits that if you join us you could enjoy. Next Steps To find out more, register for our upcoming information webinars click here. Once you've attended you will then be sent a link to be able to apply. To support you with your application we have provided some guidance on our recruitment process. Once we have sufficient applications, we may close this campaign earlier than expected. Who we are Derbyshire Constabulary has a strong and unequivocal commitment to delivering a high quality policing service for everyone in the county - whether for our one million residents or our ten million visitors to the Peak District. By joining us you'll play a unique role in helping us to keep Derbyshire as one of the safest places to live and work in England. To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our careers website. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has considered a career in policing to apply. We're particularly keen to increase the number of females and candidates from black and minority ethnic communities and the LGBT community, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.
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A law enforcement agency in the East Midlands is offering an opportunity for transferring constables who are Authorised Firearms Officers. The role involves joining the Armed Response Unit, requiring strong operational competence and a commitment to community safety. Candidates must have a proven training record and must pass various assessments to ensure suitability for the role. This position plays a crucial part in maintaining safety in the region, working with modern equipment and training facilities.
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A leading police force in the East Midlands is seeking an operational officer to provide frontline response and engage with the community. The role demands adaptability, integrity, and strong communication skills. Candidates must hold 2 A levels or equivalent and have a full UK manual driving license. This position offers a starting salary of £31,164 with annual increments, moving to £50,256 within 7 years. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to keeping Derbyshire safe for all.
