Police Constable Entry Programme DETECTIVE

Police Constable Entry Programme – Detective (PCEP-D)

A new training programme for 2025 to become a police officer.

Duration – three years

Starting salary - £29,907 rising to £48,231

Entry requirements:

GCSE English and Maths graded C or 4 and above or level 2 functional skills in English and Maths

AND

A Level 3 qualification (2 A Level passes at Grade E or above or an equivalent qualification)

OR

Evidence of at least one year’s employment/experience in a role with comparable skills to policing or academic study (see list below).

• Police Community Support Officer
  
  
• Special Constable (Independent)
  
  
• Armed Forces
  
  
• Nursing or Care Sector
  
  
• Social Work
  
  
• Youth Work
  
  
• Charity Work
  
  
• Teaching
  
  
• Police Custody
  
  
• Police Contact Centres
  
  
• Police Staff Investigator
  
  
• Police Staff Enquiry Officer
  
  
• Criminal Justice Sector/Court/CPS Roles
  
  
• Border Force
  
  
• Prison Service
  
  
• Local Authority roles which work closely with the Police
  
  
• Integrated Offender Management Roles
  
  
• Emergency Planning
  
  
• Community Planning
  
  
• Emergency Service Roles in Ambulance or Fire Service
  
  
• Cyber or Digital Investigation Roles
  
  
• Specialist roles in banking and the financial sector
  
  
• Equality & Inclusion roles
  
  If being a Detective is your dream job, this is the ideal entry route for you.
  
  The detective entry route is an alternative to the traditional path of joining as a police constable and working towards becoming a detective following the three-years. It is a challenging process but also incredibly rewarding as you are able to work alongside experienced detectives.
  
  We are looking to recruit the most talented individuals with the right qualities.
  
  This role is both varied and interesting, allowing you to work on a multitude of different investigations including burglaries, robberies, sexual offences including rape, child abuse and serious assaults.
  
  Securing positive outcomes at court for victims of crime is incredibly rewarding and this role will put you at the forefront of investigations as you learn to perform the role of officer in the case (OIC), managing multiple investigations at one time.
  
  To be successful you will need personal qualities including personal resilience, an eye for detail, compassion, emotional intelligence and a strong work ethic.
  
  The Police Constable Entry Programme - Detective (PCEP-D) is a new entry route for joining the police which provides an excellent opportunity to be employed as a Police Officer from day one and then becoming a fully operational Detective Constable by the end of the three-year training programme investigating a wide range of offences.
  
  PCEP-D is focused on developing policing skills with key models and theories used routinely within a policing environment and then becoming a trained investigator (Detective).
  
  PCEP-D is a three-year learning programme with a 21-week initial phase of classroom learning, followed by a 10-week tutorship, you will return to the classroom in year two for 9 weeks of further learning and year three will contain specialist rotations within specialist investigation teams. The training programme followed by assessments and exams will equip you to be a fully trained Detective Constable.
  
  As an Officer, you will also attend Personal Safety Training and of course, there are a wide range of ICT systems to learn about.
  
  Your knowledge and skills will be assessed throughout this period using a variety of techniques including exam, presentations, short essays and a full work-based occupational competency portfolio.
  
  Our training teams understand that you may not yet know very much about policing. No assumptions are made, and each student officer is offered coaching to achieve the requirements in a very tailored way.
  
  We also have lots of experience if you need any workplace adjustments – everyone is screened for dyslexia and given personal feedback as necessary.
  
  Out on patrol, you will be coached and mentored by trained tutor constables who will support you to achieve a “safe and lawful” standard of practice. Once you achieve Independent Patrol Status, you will a fully deployable resource attending jobs by yourself.
  
  You will be welcomed, whatever your background, and supported throughout the PCEP-D by our friendly teams.
  
  Whilst there is a closing date of 23:55 on the 11th May, there are limited numbers of applications which can be accepted, should this number be reached before the closing date this advert may be closed
  
  To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.
  
  Why work for Cambridgeshire Constabulary?
  
  We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
  
  If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.
  
  Benefits include:
  • Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employer contributions and death in service.
  • Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (police staff - 24 to 33 days, police officers 22 to 30 days).
  • Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
  • Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service).
  • Carers and discretionary leave.
  • Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working (depending on role requirements).
  • Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available (depending on location).
  • Each force has its own sports or sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Access to Blue Light Card providing discounts to Emergency Services on the high street and online.
  • Access to Police Mutual providing financial support including savings plans, insurance, breakdown cover, loans and independent financial advice.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Various support groups including Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Support Group, Christian Police Association (CPA), Disability Awareness Network (DAWN), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT), Menopause Action Group, Police Chaplains.
  • Access to a Trade Union (UNISON)/Staff Association (Federation).
  • The Backup Buddy Police Support app is designed to help with mental health issues and gives practical advice and support as well as a range of podcasts.
  • Opportunities for development and further study including Further You Talent Management, Be You BCH Senior Leadership Programme, and supervisory leadership workshops.
  
  Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  
  We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
  
  All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for