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Flexible for the right candidates
Three years
£32,007 - rising to £51,231
Our Police Constable Entry Programme – Detective (PCEP-D) provides an excellent training programme to become a detective.
You will train as a detective constable over three years, while working and earning a full salary from day one.
This programme is guided as a Level 5 learning opportunity and is focused on developing policing skills with key models and theories used routinely within a policing environment.
PCEP-D starts with a 21-week initial phase of learning, nine returning weeks in year two further developing your understanding about key topics such as leadership, inclusion, investigation skills and public protection. In year two you take specialist rotations to work towards Detective Constable status.
As an officer, you will also attend Personal Safety Training and of course, there are a wide range of ICT systems to learn about.
Your knowledge and skills will be assessed throughout this period using a variety of techniques including a full work-based occupational competency portfolio.
Our training teams understand that you may not yet know very much about policing. No assumptions are made, and each student officer is offered coaching to achieve the requirements in a very tailored way.
We also have lots of experience if you need any workplace adjustments – everyone is screened for dyslexia and given personal feedback as necessary.
Out on patrol, you will be coached and mentored by trained tutor constables who will support you to achieve a “safe and lawful” standard of practice. Once you achieve Independent Patrol Status, you will be a fully deployable frontline resource attending jobs by yourself until you move into an investigative team.
You will be welcomed, whatever your background, and supported throughout the programme by our friendly teams.
We’re putting crime and harm prevention first. As a Hertfordshire police officer, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a truly fulfilling career and work your way up the ranks.
Join us and make a genuine, positive difference to people from all walks of life.
You can apply now or register your interest.