Frontline Police Officer: Protect Communities, Make Impact

Derbyshire Constabulary; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Constabulary is seeking an Operational Police Officer to join our frontline team. You’ll respond to a broad range of incidents, work long shifts and make proportionate decisions to protect lives and uphold public confidence.

The role offers opportunities to work with communities, build trust and safeguard vulnerable people, with a starting salary of £31,164 rising to £50,256 within seven years.

Qualifications

• 2 A levels or a Level 3 equivalent or be in your final year of study.
• Be a current PCSO who has completed your development plan, passed probation, served 12 months and is up to date with mandatory training.
• Be a Special Constable with independent patrol status, 16 hours per month consistently completed, and up-to-date mandatory training.
• Be a current NIO with PIP1, completed probation, 12 months’ service and all mandatory training.
• Have 2 years' experience in a public-facing role and currently employed in one of the following areas: Investigation, Emergency Services or Prison Service.
• Have left the Armed Forces within the last 5 years as of the date of your application.
• You must also hold a full, valid UK or EU manual driving licence before pre-employment checks can progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide a frontline response to a broad range of incidents—often complex, sometimes confrontational—making proportionate decisions based on risk, threat and harm.
• Play a key role in local partnerships, working with organisations and communities to problem-solve, engage, reassure and build trust.
• Engage sensitively and professionally with victims, witnesses, suspects and vulnerable individuals, ensuring you uphold equality, diversity and human rights at all times.
• Identify risks to individuals and take resolute action to protect them, addressing safety or vulnerability concerns before they address safety or vulnerability concerns before they escape.
• Conduct effective priority and high-volume investigations, creating high-quality case files that support criminal justice processes.
• Gather, handle and act on information, intelligence and evidence in line with legislation, policy and guidance.

Job description

Derbyshire Constabulary is seeking an Operational Police Officer to join our frontline team. You’ll respond to a broad range of incidents, work long shifts and make proportionate decisions to protect lives and uphold public confidence.

The role offers opportunities to work with communities, build trust and safeguard vulnerable people, with a starting salary of £31,164 rising to £50,256 within seven years.