Police Officer

The Met; Croydon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading public safety agency in Croydon is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the Police Officer role. This entry-level position offers a competitive salary starting at £42,210, with opportunities for progression and various training programs. Suitable candidates should embrace values of integrity and be ready to operate on a shift pattern. Join a dedicated team committed to serving the community and making a positive impact.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Discounted rail travel

Fully-funded degree program

Generous police pension scheme

Annual leave and other leave options

Health and Wellbeing service

Subsidised leisure and sporting activities

Access to staff support associations

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Commitment to integrity, courage, accountability, respect, and empathy.
• Ability to work shift patterns, including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Protect vulnerable people and ensure public safety.
• Drive community trust and reduce crime.
• Participate in varied policing activities and community engagement.

Education

BSc in Professional Policing Practice

Job description

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Base pay range

The Met offers a starting salary of over £42k. The actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with a recruiter to learn more.

Change needs you

The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. We’re looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard‑working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities.

Benefits

• A competitive starting salary of c. £42,210 rising to c. £59,994 as a PC, inclusive of allowances.
• Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel.
• Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route.
• Generous police pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave.
• A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well.
• Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities.
• Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally – a unique and supportive network where you’ll meet friends for life.
• Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, so you will be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. We aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role.
• A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to: the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women.

Training & Entry Routes

There are two routes of entry: our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP).

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)

A three-year programme where you learn as you earn policing London’s streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice. The Met covers all qualification fees – it is fully funded. You’ll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you’ll put into practice and build upon before returning to university for an end‑of‑programme assessment.

Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)

A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom-based and operational learning. Initial training takes place at a Met training centre before you join a policing team to gain practical, on‑the‑job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours; unlike the other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university.

Career Progression

Upon successful completion of your training, you can shape your future career path: new roles, specialist teams, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks – there is always a role for you at the Met. You could choose from diplomatic protection, the Mounted Branch, cyber‑crime, and more.

Seniority level

Entry level.

Employment type

Part-time.

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management.

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