Police Officer - Professional Policing Degree (PC-PPD)

Thames Valley Police; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking police force dedicated to community service and public safety. This entry route program offers a unique opportunity for those with a Professional Policing Degree to begin their career as a fully warranted police officer. With a structured training period, you will gain essential skills in evidence-based policing, decision-making, and crime prevention. As you progress, you will have opportunities for specialization and advancement within the force. This role not only allows you to earn a competitive salary from day one but also empowers you to make a real difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Must have completed or be in the last two years of the Professional Policing Degree.
• Must hold a full manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Initial training period of 12-14 weeks at training centre.
• Operational coaching and tutoring in Local Policing Area.

Skills

Evidence-based policing

Decision-making

Risk and public protection

Crime prevention

Education

Professional Policing Degree

Job description

If you already hold the Professional Policing Degree (PPD) or are in the second or third year of your study, then this is the entry route for you.

The PPD entry route is a two-year work-based programme. You will undertake an initial learning period of 12-14 weeks at our training centre in Sulhamstead or Kidlington, before moving to your designated Local Policing Area for further operational coaching and tutoring.

You will receive training in areas critical to effective 21st-century policing, such as evidence-based policing, decision-making and discretion, risk and public protection, and criminality and crime prevention.

Once you successfully complete your two-year probation, you will have opportunities for further progression and specialization within the force.

This programme offers a fantastic opportunity to continue learning beyond your initial degree while earning a salary as a fully warranted police officer from day one.

The starting salary for all new recruits is £32,907 (including a £3,000 South-East allowance). Officers can expect to earn over £51,000 per annum by their seventh year.

This application is primarily for Oxfordshire, covering Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Cowley, Didcot, and Witney police stations. Locations in Buckinghamshire or Berkshire will also be considered. Please apply for only one location.

Start date: late 2025 / early 2026

Eligibility

All Applicants Must Meet The Following Criteria

• be at least 17 years old upon application but must be 18 by your first day in the role
• be a British citizen, an EC/EEA national with Pre-Settled/Settled status, or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with Indefinite Leave to Remain, with no restrictions on your stay in the UK
• reside in the UK for the last three years
• have completed the Professional Policing Degree or be in the last two years of study
• apply within five years of your graduation date
• hold a full manual UK driving licence by the time of formal offer
• not have served time in prison or youth detention (criminal convictions may lead to rejection but will be considered based on the offence's nature, date, and evidence of good character)
• be in good health and physically and mentally capable of performing duties
• not have piercings or tattoos that could cause offence
• live within 30 crow miles of two main police stations; flexibility in postings may be required based on organisational needs

Be the difference you want to see. At Thames Valley Police, we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including all ethnic or religious backgrounds, LGBTQ+, and women.

Our Positive Action and Engagement Team provides support and guidance throughout the recruitment process and on career development. Contact them at: [e-mail]