Police Constable Entry Programme; PCEP

Position: Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)
Change needs you, start a career like no other in London's Met The Met is working hard to restore Londoners trust and confidence, reduce crime and maintain high standards. To do this we recognise the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to 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 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. With your 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. If you thrive on problem solving;

have good communication skills and love teamwork, then this is the job for you. It's a career that comes with excellent pay and benefits; stability but with varied career progression and opportunities for promotion like no other employer can offer. You could work with our dogs and horses, become a cybercrime specialist or keep the Thames safe in our Marine Unit.

Maybe you'll excel at financial investigation or supporting the victims of domestic abuse. Ultimately, it will be up to you to choose your path, and the only limit will be your ambition. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) Start a career that matters and make a difference everyday This two year programme 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 routes, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training. You will be employed as an officer from day one, making a difference to London's communities.

You'll be fully supported throughout your two years. You'll be provided with a strong foundation in the law and policing knowledge as well as the practical policing experience to set you up to succeed. Officer Pay You'll receive a starting salary of £42,210. The salary includes allowances. Your salary increases to £47,475 after three years, upon satisfactory completion of probation.

Salary including allowances. Salary may increase each year up to £59,994 after five years. Eligibility Our top priorities are to build more trust, reduce crime and police with high standards. We're looking for people from all backgrounds to join us, especially from London's communities. We encourage applications from those who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy.

Please also ensure you meet the below eligibility criteria, full details can be found on the who are we looking for page on the met careers website. Academic requirements:
You must hold a Level 2 qualification in English language at a GCSE grade C or above, or grades 4 to 9. We will also consider an English Language equivalent overseas qualification. You must hold – or be working towards - two A Levels at grade E or above in any subject or a Level 3 qualification, including an International Baccalaureate Diploma or NVQ.

We will also consider the equivalent overseas qualification.

Work experience:

If you don't hold a Level 3 academic qualification, we also take work experience:
You must have at least 18 months of professional experience in a role that requires the following skills – leadership, decision making, risk assessment, specialist knowledge. 12 months service as a special…