Detective Constable Entry Programme (DCEP)

Hampshire & Isle Of Wight Constabulary; Fleet; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Wellbeing support

On-site gym facilities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary invites applications for Detective Constable through the Detective Constable Entry Programme. The 2-year route leads to accreditation as an investigator, handling serious crimes with tenacity, analysis, and duty to the public.

Starting salary and progression are outlined with a final target above £50,000 after years of service; a strong pension, wellbeing support, and career development opportunities accompany this challenging, meaningful policing path.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate strong Maths and English (written and spoken).
• Full UK manual or automatic driving licence is required on application.
• Have resided in the UK for three years immediately prior to application.
• Be a British or Commonwealth citizen, or an eligible EC/EEA national, or have unrestricted stay in the UK.
• Able to pass the Job Related Fitness Test.

Responsibilities

• Investigate serious and complex crime, gathering and analysing evidence.
• Take ownership of cases and work under time pressure to reach the truth.
• Contribute to protecting communities while preventing crime.

Skills

Report writing

Critical analysis

Good communication skills

Taking ownership

Time management

Job description

Detective Constable Entry Programme (DCEP) Why join Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary? Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real impact on people's lives? Join Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary as a Detective Constable, and you'll embark on a journey that offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to create safer communities. Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking force, working on the front-line to prevent crime, protect the public, and bring offenders to justice. What is the Detective Constable Entry Programme (DCEP)? The Detective Constable Entry Programme is a non-degree holder entry route, and a fantastic opportunity to apply to become an accredited Detective Constable. During the 2-year programme, you will be provided with the skills and knowledge to become accredited as an investigator, to investigate some of the most serious crimes, and to provide exceptional policing to the communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

What does a Detective Constable do?

Detective Constables are Police Officers performing one of the most demanding but also rewarding roles in policing. Detective Constables are the same rank as Police Constables but undertake different roles. As a detective you will deal with the most serious and complex crime including serious assault, homicide, fraud, robbery and serious and organised crime. Detectives will investigate by gathering and analysing evidence in some of the most challenging circumstances. They solve cases by being tenacious, inquisitive and having an unwavering sense of duty to reach the truth.

Attributes of a Detective:

• Report writing
• Critical analysis
• Good Communication skills
• Taking ownership
• Ability to work under time pressure

Eligibility Requirements:

• In addition to being able to demonstrate a good standard of Maths and English (written and spoken) Served in the military or armed forces, or similar law enforcement agency, and successfully completed the minimum term of service and have an exemplary reference, for a minimum of 2 years within the last 5 years.
• A full manual or automatic driving licence is required upon application.
• Have resided in the UK for three years immediately prior to application.
• Not be a member of the British National Party (BNP) or similar organisation.
• Not any have tattoos which could cause offence.
• Be a British or Commonwealth citizen, or an EC/European Economic Area national, or a foreign national whose stay in the UK is unrestricted.
• Be able to pass the Job Related Fitness Test.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £34,256 - £50,000
• Starting Salary: £34,326 (including a £2,070 South East allowance), rising to over £50,000 after seven years.
• Pension Scheme: Enjoy financial security with a competitive pension plan.
• Discounts and Perks: Access retail, food, and leisure discounts through the Blue Light Card and Hampshire Police Leisure & Sports.
• Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive health and wellbeing services, including physiotherapy, occupational health, and an employee assistance programme.
• Work-Life Balance: On-site gym facilities and flexible career paths to suit your aspirations.
• Career Development: Continuous training, mentoring, and opportunities for promotion and specialisation.