Detective pathway - Police Constable Entry Programme

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary £32,256 to £52,014 per annum (pro-rata if part time)

Ready for a Change? Ready for a Challenge?

We are pleased to offer this fantastic opportunity to join the Force as a Police Officer and train to become a Detective over a 3 year programme.

As a detective constable you will be motivated by making a difference in your local community and you will play a critical role in supporting victims in the most serious of crimes.

Detectives manage our complex and serious investigations and work as investigative experts in a number of different investigation types including serious assault, sexual offences, suspicious deaths, firearms, drugs, fraud, cybercrime, domestic abuse, homicide and serious / organised crime.

As a detective you will:

• Investigate serious and complex cases by gathering evidence, interviewing suspects and conducting victim and witness management
• Victim centred, passionate to support victims and deliver positive outcomes
• Manage and support vulnerability and risk
• Utilise the latest technologies as well as traditional policing methods
• Prepare case files and attend court to present evidence
• Engage with a wide variety of people including social care, barristers, forensic experts, pathologists, specialist teams and other agencies.
• Have a range of communication skills, communicating with care and compassion
• demonstrate resilience and tenacity, whilst retaining a focus on delivering a positive result and adapting to new developments
• Work on your own but also in a wider team
• Be creative and innovative in your work to solve problems, find answers and support people

Your role as a detective will allow you to challenge yourself and but you will ultimately be rewarded, knowing that you have made a difference to the lives of those that you have supported in the pursuit of seeking positive outcomes for our victims by delivering an outstanding service.

• The programme focuses on developing investigative skills in preparation to becoming a qualified Detective
• You will spend most of the time in investigative roles.
• You will still be expected to progress through “non detective” elements and demonstrate full operational competence as a Police Constable.
• However, the pathway is designed to provide a clear pathway for staff to join the Force and become a Detective which will require a high level of work and demand on individuals. Therefore, you will receive an enhanced support framework through a gradual but progressive investigator journey.
• You will have a structured programme which includes different placements to support you on your investigator journey in becoming a Detective.
• You will train towards becoming a qualified PIP1 investigator and then a qualified PIP2 investigator.
• You will investigate the Force’s most serious and complex crime as a Detective.

Requirements:

• We are looking for a wide range of people who are great problem solvers, have excellent communications skills, who are tenacious, have attention to detail, are creative and love working as part of a team. You will have a desire to provide the best possible service to victims, often working with vulnerable people and be passionate to deliver positive outcomes for victims
• Hold 2 A levels or a level 3 qualification in any subject (National Diploma, Level 3 NVQ, Access to Higher Education Diploma)
• Or have relevant quantifiable experience to the role of police constable (conditions apply)
• Or are a current serving PCSO, who has passed your probationary period and served 12 months in post
• Or are a current serving Special Constable who has attained their independent patrol status at the time of application
• Hold a full UK driving licence (manual)
• You will work 40 hours per week working rotating shifts after initial training (this includes weekends, nights and bank holidays with a shift pattern over 365/6 days a year)
• you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 3 years. Vetting Level Recruitment.

Support:

• In Force training throughout the programme at one…