Police Officer- Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)

Wiltshire Police are recruiting Police Constables for future intakes!

The starting salary for a Police Constable is £29,907.00.

Salary will increase yearly on the anniversary of your start date and by pay awards, which are generally effective from 1st September in any year. Maximum salary after 7 years’ service as a Police Constable is £48,231.00.

About us

At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone. If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

About the role

As a Police Constable no two days are the same; it’s a demanding yet hugely rewarding role.

• Ensuring the safety of the public by preventing and responding to crime
• Crime Prevention
• Emergency Response - provide assistance and safely manage and control situations
• Investigations - gather evidence, prepare detailed reports to support legal proceedings
• Community Engagement - build trust and positive relationships with the local communities of Wiltshire
• Conflict Resolution - mediate and defuse difficult situations calmly and professionally
• Support and protect victims and vulnerable individuals

Following successful completion of probation; as a substantive Police Constable you will have the ability to consider a wide range of opportunities for progression and specialism within the Force.

You will make a real difference to people’s lives every day, often when they need you the most!

What you will be doing

The Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) offers a two-year comprehensive programme of training, with a blend of classroom-based and operational study.

You will be assessed throughout your two-year training programme, on your knowledge, skills, and behaviours; however, unlike other entry routes, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training.

During your first 24 weeks of initial training (including two scheduled weeks holiday), you will undertake your initial Police Learning Phase (IPL). You will be provided with a timetable for this period, typically Monday-Friday 09:00am-17:00pm at Wiltshire Police Headquarters. Please note that no leave other than the scheduled two weeks can be taken during your first 24 weeks as an officer.

Following your initial training, you will then join one of our Local Policing Teams to gain practical on-the-job experience with a three-month Tutorship.

About you and your experience

Before applying, please review the Standard Eligibility Requirements - Click Here For More Information.

We are looking for people who share our values of impartiality, integrity, public service, and transparency, and who maintain high standards of behaviour.

If you have great communication skills, enjoy teamwork, and thrive on variety, then this is the job for you!

Educational Requirements:

• You must have achieved English GCSE (A*-C/9-4) or an equivalent Level 2 qualification (e.g., Functional Skills, O-Level, or CSE Grade 1)
• and two A-Levels (A-E) or equivalent

If you do not have two A Levels but do have at least one year of professional experience working in areas such as those below, we encourage you to apply. (Note that this is not an exhaustive list and all previous experience will be assessed on a case-by-case basis):

• Armed forces
• Border force
• Criminal justice sector/CPS/courts
• Cyber/digital and financial fraud crimes
• Dedicated investigation or analytical role
• Emergency services
• Health and social care sectors
• Justice and law enforcement sectors
• Police staff, particularly custody, public contact/demand hub/enquiry office roles and investigative roles
• PCSO or Special Constable
• Prison service
• Professional services/project management
• Teaching
• Youth work
• Hospitality

What we offer:

• Excellent career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Flexi hours scheme
• Free Gym membership
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Generous Pension scheme

Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure; some roles, due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.

Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation that provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs, and of neurodivergence.