Detective Constable Entry Programme — Launch Your Career

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

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.