Police Officer

Police Officer

Join DCH – Devon and Cornwall Housing Ltd as a Police Officer for the contract period November 2025 to January 2026, all entry routes.

Forcewide – Devon & Cornwall

Starting at £31,164 per annum.

As a police officer from day one you will engage directly with local communities, ensuring they receive an outstanding policing service. You will:

• Maintain strong communication skills and develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion and a desire to make a difference.
• Play a critical front‑line role in the prevention and detection of crime and the criminal justice system.

There are currently four entry routes:

• 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.
• Or
  18‑month service as a PCSO / Call handler / Special Constable, or service in one of the other accepted roles. Includes a fully funded, paid and supported Professional Policing degree in the first three years.
• Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) – Includes a fully funded, paid and supported Professional Policing degree in the first three years.
• Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) – Available for Detectives and Response. Includes a fully funded, paid and supported Diploma in Professional Policing degree in the first two years.
• Professional Policing Degree (PPD) – Initial Police Constable training only in the first two years.

Required academic qualifications:

• Level 2 (Grade C / 4 or above) in English & Maths.
• Level 3 (minimum 32 UCAS points), with 18 months service as a PCSO / Call handler / Special Constable.
• Level 6 Degree in any subject except Professional Policing, or a Level 6 Professional Policing Degree.

• A competitive salary with yearly increments up to £50,256 within seven years of joining.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement (excluding bank holidays), rising incrementally to 30 days after 10 years’ service.
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership and police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires one‑off payment).
• Lifestyle benefits including sports, gym, social facilities 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 throughout the counties.
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Career opportunities across the force area.
• Supportive flexible training plan with regular check‑ins.

We want our officers to feel safe disclosing any disability or long‑term health condition, confident they will be supported. We encourage you to tell us if you have a disability on your application so we can offer support throughout the recruitment process and your career. The information you provide will be shared with Occupational Health and Learning & Development teams to ensure the necessary measures are in place.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Devon & Cornwall Police, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.