Police Officer

The Met; Wembley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK policing agency is seeking dedicated Police Officers in Wembley, offering a starting salary of over £42K and numerous benefits. Ideal candidates will share values of integrity and accountability, contributing to community safety through active policing and engagement. Extensive training and career development opportunities are provided, ensuring a fulfilling role in serving the community.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Discounted rail travel

Fully-funded degree apprenticeship

Generous pension scheme

Comprehensive health and wellbeing services

Subsidised leisure activities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Commitment to bringing offenders to justice.
• Ability to support vulnerable people.
• Respect for community diversity.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling local communities and supporting victims of crime.
• Investigating burglaries and attending court hearings.
• Working collaboratively in a diverse team.

Skills

Integrity

Courage

Accountability

Respect

Empathy

Education

No formal education required, but good communication is essential

Job description

Join to apply for the Police Officer role at Metropolitan Police.

Base pay range

This range is provided by Metropolitan Police. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Become a Metropolitan Police Officer with a starting salary of over £42k. The Met works hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. We are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve, and we want people like you to join and help make a big difference.

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 on 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 are encouraged to apply.

Policing is challenging but rewarding. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London.

As a police constable in London’s Met, you’ll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities. You’ll learn new things every day, whether you’re out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime.

Benefits

• A competitive starting salary of c. £42,210 rising up 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 while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone.
• Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and 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.

How to join us

There are two routes of entry: the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) and the 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 on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees, so there is no cost to you, and it is fully funded.

You’ll start by working with one of our partner universities, learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers to teach you invaluable skills that you’ll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni 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. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on‑the‑job experience.

You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university.

Change Your Future

There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn’t find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you’ll be able to decide how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met.

You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber‑crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses.

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