Kent Police Constable - Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)

Essex & Kent Police; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police service is seeking passionate individuals for the role of police constable. This role involves protecting life, maintaining public order, and serving diverse communities. Candidates must have a level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, be over 18, and be in good health. The starting salary is £32,907 including the location allowance, with a clear path for progression.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 (can apply at 17).
• British citizen or have lived in the UK for the last 3 years.
• In good health, including fitness and eyesight.
• No criminal record, with some exceptions considered.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property.
• Prevent and detect crime.
• Ensure public order is maintained.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Strong sense of public service

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you good with people and passionate about helping others?

Could you be #MoreThanTheBadge?

The role of a police constable can be demanding but it's that variety which makes it one of the most rewarding jobs around. Every day presents a new challenge and you'll deal with different situations, ensuring public order is maintained at all times.

You'll be responsible for protection of life and property as well as prevention and detection of crime. Working as part of a close team, you'll help to serve and protect the diverse communities and businesses of Kent.

Join #TeamKent as a police officer and you'll receive a starting salary of £32,907 (which includes £3,000 South East allowance).

To join our Initial Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP), you will need to meet these eligibility criteria:

• be over 18 (you can apply at 17 and start work when you turn 18) - there is no upper age limit
• be a British citizen, an EC/EEA national or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with no restrictions on your stay in the United Kingdom. You will need to have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years (unless a serving with UK armed forces)
• be in good health, including fitness and eyesight
• have no criminal record, although some offences may be considered which will be reviewed when you apply
• obtained a level 3 qualification or able to demonstrate relevant experience or training that can be considered equivalent to a level 3 qualification

You will also be eligible if you meet one of these criteria:

1. you are an Kent Police member of staff, a PCSO or special constable who have passed their probationary period
2. you have a minimum of 3 years' service with the armed forces and have achieved an exemplary reference on discharge

We have agreed intake sizes for each of our entry routes. If oversubscribed, it may be necessary for us to make changes to your entry route to secure your optimum joining date. If this is the case, we will contact you.

All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete.

Kent Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender, sex (or gender), employment status.

Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at [e-mail] stating 'Application Support and Adjustments' in the title of your email. Alternatively, you can call us on 01245 452833.

Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.

If you're not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain.

If you're from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn't apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.

Kent Police is an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.