Police Constable Entry Programme

Metropolitan Police; Bedford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in the UK is seeking candidates for their Police Constable Entry Programme. This two-year program combines classroom learning with practical training alongside experienced officers on the streets. Throughout the training, candidates will develop essential policing skills with a starting salary of over £42,210, increasing to £44,844 upon completion. Applicants must hold a Level 2 qualification in English and meet additional eligibility criteria for consideration.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in English language at GCSE grade C or above.
• Two A Levels at grade E or above in any subject.
• Training or work experience equal to a Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Blend classroom learning with practical training alongside police officers.
• Complete a two-year probationary period focusing on policing knowledge.
• Develop skills for a hands-on policing role on the streets.

Job description

Job Description

Our new Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) blends classroom learning at one of our Met in-house training centres with learning on the job. You'll spend the majority of your time working alongside experienced police officers out on London's streets.

Its a two year programme that counts as your probation. The training is based on the national policing curriculum and focuses on preparing you for a hands‑on policing role. You will spend the first few weeks of your training learning the law and specialist policing knowledge, ready to join your team out on the streets. While you will learn and develop your policing knowledge and practice you will not gain an academic qualification.

The starting salary is over £42,210. On successful completion, you'll earn £44,844. All salaries include allowances.

Eligibility criteria

You must meet the eligibility criteria to be a police constable set out in 'Who we are looking for'. You will need a Level 2 qualification in English language at a GCSE grade C or above, or grades 4 to 9, and one of the following :

• Two A Levels at grade E or above in any subject or be working towards these
• Level 3 qualification or be working towards one, including an International Baccalaureate Diploma or NVQ. We will also consider the equivalent overseas qualification
• Training or work experience thats equal to a Level 3 qualification

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