Professional Policing Degree (PPD) Programme

Avon Products; Portishead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Portishead seeks a dedicated police officer to provide high-level service and support to communities. The role entails responding to emergencies, engaging with various individuals, and working within a professional team. Candidates should hold a Degree in Professional Policing and have a checkable 3-year history in the UK. This position offers a structured training program and competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Police Pension Scheme

Company laptop and mobile phone

Substantial holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Hold or be due to graduate with a Degree in Professional Policing.
• Must have a 3-year checkable history in the UK.
• Application requires evidence of educational qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency incidents and support victims.
• Work as part of a multi-skilled professional team.
• Deliver results to foster community safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage with diverse individuals

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Professional Policing or relevant qualification

Job description

Overview

As a police officer, you will deliver the highest level of service to our communities, providing care and reassurance to those experiencing difficult moments and serving as a trusted source of guidance and protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency incidents, supporting victims of various crime types including road traffic collisions, domestic abuse, and anti‑social behaviour.
• Engage with individuals across a wide range of situations and from all backgrounds, demonstrating excellent communication skills.
• Work as part of a multi‑skilled professional team, delivering results and fostering community safety.

Training and Development

You will be appointed as a police officer from day one. During the first 9 weeks you will undertake personal protection training, driver training, system training and additional classroom learning at Police Headquarters in Portishead. Following this, you will enter a tutorship period with a 24/7 response team to achieve Independent Patrol status. After an initial 8‑week placement in Patrol, you will undergo a two‑year probation period, culminating in full occupational competence.

Eligibility and Application Requirements

• Hold (or be due to graduate with) a Degree in Professional Policing, or qualify via the Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) if you are from another subject.
• Alternatively, qualify through the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) – you must have a 3‑year checkable history in the UK (resident continuously for the last 3 years).
• Application will require evidence of your educational qualifications and eligibility checks.

To apply, complete the online application form and provide any relevant certificates or documents. The form will ask whether you hold a Degree in Professional Policing; please select YES if you do and upload the certificate.

Compensation and Benefits

You will be paid a starting salary of £29,907, rising to £48,231 at the top of the pay scale over approximately 6 years of service. Benefits include the Police Pension Scheme (2015), shift allowances, a company laptop and mobile phone, insurance schemes, and substantial holiday entitlement.

How to Apply

Successful applicants will attend a compulsory familiarisation event, a virtual assessment centre and an in‑force interview. Course places are allocated in accordance with operational demand; new officers may be posted anywhere within the force area.