Kent Police Investigate First - Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)

Essex Police; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force is seeking applicants for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship in Chelmsford. This role involves protecting life and property, as well as preventing crime. Candidates must meet specific educational requirements, including GCSEs and A-levels. The position offers a starting salary of £32,907 and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE in Maths and English Grade C or above.
• Must have two level 3 qualifications with a minimum grade of C.
• Other qualifications or experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property while preventing and detecting crime.
• Work as part of a team to serve and protect diverse communities.
• Ensure public order is maintained during police operations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE in Maths and English Grade C

A-levels or equivalent with minimum 32 UCAS points

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Kent Police Investigate First - Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA), Chelmsford

Client: Essex Police

Location: Chelmsford

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

Job Description:

Are you good with people and passionate about helping others?

Could you be #MoreThanTheBadge?

The role of a Police Detective 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 the 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 a £3,000 South East allowance).

To join the Investigate First Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA), you will need to meet the eligibility criteria for becoming a police officer and pass the online assessment. See the official website for more information. You must also:

• have a GCSE in Maths and English Grade C or level 4 or above
• have achieved, or be working towards obtaining, two level 3 qualifications with a minimum grade of C or above (two A-levels or equivalent to UCAS points of 64+). Use the official qualification checker to confirm recognition as 'level 3'. Candidates applying pending completion of these qualifications must do so by the end of the current Academic Year.

If you do not hold these qualifications, you can still apply if you possess one of the following qualifications and/or experience. Additional assessments may be required as part of the recruitment process. Further information is available on the official website.

Entry requirements PCDA:

• 32-63 UCAS points from 2 A-Levels or equivalent
• GCSE Grade C or level 4 in Maths and English and under 32 UCAS points or no evidence of a level 3 qualification
• Kent police staff, PCSO, or special constable who have passed their probationary period
• Served the minimum term with the UK armed forces and received an exemplary reference on discharge
• No evidence of Maths and English at GCSE and under 32 UCAS points or no evidence of a level 3 qualification, but have met the minimum service term with the UK armed forces

For more information on the PCDA route into policing and entry requirements, please read the official guidelines.

All posts require vetting and security clearance. During recruitment, vetting forms will be provided.

Kent Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or employment status. Reasonable adjustments will be made where appropriate.

If you’re not from the UK, you must be a resident and have lived here continuously for the last three years, with no restrictions on indefinite leave to remain. UK residents must also have lived here continuously for three years, except those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.

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

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