Job Description

Police Officer - Policing PLUS (Detective Constable) - HC610260

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Hampshire Policing PLUS

Do you want to stop criminals, and help their victims?

Have you wanted to be a cop for ages but been put off by the degree requirement?

Perhaps you are a problem solver with a common sense approach to getting things done?

Maybe you\xe2\x80\x99ve left the military or another role, and are looking for the next challenge?

Policing needs people like you, and now is your opportunity to make a difference.

More Information

We are clear in Hampshire that you don\xe2\x80\x99t need a degree to be a police officer.

Come and join Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary under our new, trailblazing Hampshire Policing PLUS scheme. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be paid from day one and trained in just two years, rather than three years under many other degree schemes.

We offer the best, most modern training and support as you put those skills into practice, pursuing criminals and putting victims first. You will learn a lot of your craft on the job, making the most of the skills you already bring and what you have learned. This will get you ready to be out in the community fighting crime and delivering exceptional local policing.

If you want to learn more about the force and our mission,

We have entry routes that will allow you to become a Police Constable or a Detective Constable.

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Salary and Benefits

It\xe2\x80\x99s making a difference that motivates our people the most, but it is also important to do as much as we can to make sure that police officers are paid fairly. That\xe2\x80\x99s why Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has chosen to have the highest starting salary of any force in the South East, with new recruits currently joining on more than \xc2\xa326,000 per annum plus allowances and benefits. The force\xe2\x80\x99s wellbeing offer is rated one of the best in the country.

As you develop your skills, your salary can rise to more than \xc2\xa340,000 per annum after seven years as a police constable. We encourage and support opportunities for promotion and development where you could progress through the ranks, to Sergeant, Inspector and beyond. As an example, as an Inspector you would earn more than \xc2\xa354,000 per annum.

Positive Action

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary recognises that being representative of all the communities we serve will help us to deliver a more effective operational policing service. We, therefore, welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds.

To ensure every potential candidate has an equal opportunity, we offer support and guidance from the start. Whether you are just thinking about a role within Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary or have already applied, our Positive Action Team can assist you. For more information please email:

Entry Requirements

In addition to being able to demonstrate a good standard of Maths and English (written and spoken), you must meet at least one of the following criteria at the point of application:

• 2 x Level 3 qualification passes
• A combination of Level 3 qualification equivalent to 2 A-levels (Or Higher)
• A qualification from outside England and Wales which the UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) recognises as a Level 3 qualification equal to 2 A-Levels.
• Have completed and passed the Level 3 certificate in Knowledge of Policing or Police Law and Community Certificate.
• Have previously served in the military or armed forces, or similar law enforcement agency, and successfully completed the minimum term of service and have an exemplary reference (previous service in military or armed forces is a minimum of 2 years within the last 5 years).
• Have previously served in another emergency service (this includes Special, PCSO or other operational role in Hampshire or another Police force) and have an exemplary reference. (Previous service in an emergency service is a minimum of 2 years within the last 5 years and have worked in an operational role).
• Have at least 2 years recent experience in digital forensics-discovery and cybercrime investigations and a relevant qualification/training.

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Other Information and Application Criteria

You won\xe2\x80\x99t get a degree from our new scheme but if you already have one you are very much still encouraged to apply.

A full manual driving licence is required upon application.

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting:

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.

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