Police Constable Entry Programme — 2-Year Training Path

Bedfordshire Police; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 31,000 - GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A police service in the United Kingdom is offering a Police Constable Entry Programme for individuals aspiring to become police officers. This structured two-year learning program provides foundational training in policing skills alongside mentorship. Successful candidates will receive a starting salary of £31,164, progressing to £50,256, with comprehensive benefits including a contributory pension scheme. Ideal candidates must possess a GCSE in English Language and a full UK manual driving licence.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Annual leave starting at 25 days

South Eastern Allowance of £1,500

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE in English Language at a minimum of grade C or 4.
• Applicants must hold a full UK manual driving licence at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Attend a 20-week initial phase of learning.
• Learn policing skills including emergency life support and crime investigation.
• Patrol with trained tutor constables until achieving Independent Patrol Status.

Skills

Written English proficiency

Personal Safety Training

Emergency life support

Crime investigation skills

Leadership skills

Operational policing skills

Education

GCSE in English Language at grade C or 4

Tools

ICT systems

Job description

A police service in the United Kingdom is offering a Police Constable Entry Programme for individuals aspiring to become police officers. This structured two-year learning program provides foundational training in policing skills alongside mentorship. Successful candidates will receive a starting salary of £31,164, progressing to £50,256, with comprehensive benefits including a contributory pension scheme. Ideal candidates must possess a GCSE in English Language and a full UK manual driving licence.