Police Officer

Police Officer:
November 2025 – January 2026, Forcewide:
Devon and Cornwall

Salary: starting at £31,164 per annum, with yearly increments up to £50,256 within seven years.

If you enjoy facing challenges, creating solutions to problems, and keeping our community safe while developing your own skill sets, policing could be for you.

You will work as an officer from your first day. Engaging directly with our communities, you are responsible for ensuring they receive an outstanding policing service.

• Engage directly with local communities to maintain public safety.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
• Display strong communication skills, empathy, and compassion.

• Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) – Available for Detectives and Response. Includes a fully funded, paid, and supported level 5 diploma in Professional Policing Practice in the first two years. Requires Level 2 (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths and Level 3 (minimum 32 UCAS points).
• 18‑month service route – 18 months service as a PCSO, Call handler, or Special Constable. Following this, the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) offers a fully funded, paid, and supported Professional Policing degree in the first three years. Requires Level 2 (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths and Level 3 (minimum 32 UCAS points).
• Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) – Available for Detectives and Response. Requires a Level 6 Degree in any subject except Professional Policing. Option to obtain a fully funded, paid, and supported Diploma in Professional Policing degree in the first two years.
• Professional Policing Degree (PPD) – Requires a Level 6 Professional Policing Degree and offers initial Police Constable training only in the first two years.

• Competitive salary with yearly increments up to £50,256 within seven years.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days after 10 years of service.
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership and police site gyms.
• Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services.
• Lifestyle benefits, including sports, gym, and social activities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job‑related equipment as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites.
• Support networks, Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Career opportunities across the force area.
• Supportive and flexible training plan with regular check‑ins.

We want our officers to feel safe disclosing any disability or long‑term health condition. If you have a disability, please tell us on your application so we can offer necessary support throughout recruitment and your career. Information about any disability will be shared with our Occupational Health and Learning and Development teams to ensure you receive the required assistance.

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