Police Constable Entry Programme

Derbyshire Constabulary; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force is seeking candidates for a two-year police officer training programme. This role involves extensive training in law, officer safety, and community engagement, culminating in full operational competence. Applicants must hold 2 A levels or a level 3 qualification. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and assessments throughout the training period.

Qualifications

• This program requires 2 A levels or a level 3 qualification.
• Candidates must be in their final year of study.

Responsibilities

• Complete a two-year training programme.
• Learn about law, officer safety, and operational skills.
• Participate in community and partnership working.

Education

2 A levels or a level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

This route is to join our PCEP programme, a two-year training programme for police officers.

Programme structure

• In the first 20–22 weeks you will be in our training centre, learning about law and legislation, officer safety training, investigative skills, safeguarding vulnerable people, operational skills and power, community and partnership working, IT systems and undertaking a job-related fitness test. As you leave the training centre, you will then go on to your allocated station.
• You will spend ten weeks with a tutor constable who will monitor and assess your progress, then you will move onto independent patrols and continued assessment for the remainder of the two-year programme.
• After 30–32 weeks you’ll reach independent patrol status and you’ll be allocated to a station for the remainder of your two-year programme where you will learn on the job. In Year 2, you will receive a further five weeks of classroom-based learning designed to strengthen critical thinking and problem solving in the operational policing arena.
• The programme will culminate in summative assessments of your knowledge and operational learning and practice, leading to full operational competence and confirmation in rank. You’ll be fully supported and given everything you need to succeed.

Leave and eligibility

Throughout your training your leave will be pre-booked. If you have any prior holidays or arrangements during this period, we will not be able to accommodate these and will not be able to offer you a place on this cohort. This route is only available to individuals who hold 2 A levels or a level 3 qualification or who are in their final year of study.

How to find out more

Join us to find out more about the role of a police officer, first-hand what it is like to be a police officer and about our recruitment process and training. You will have the opportunity to meet serving officers, hear about their experiences, and learn about career opportunities open to you if you join us.

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