Applying for the Police Constable Entry Programme
- Two year programme
- Probation: two years
- Qualification you'll gain: No qualification
- Training: 22 weeks at the Kent Police Training College
The entry requirements are varied – you don’t need a degree or A-Levels to join us, but we do require a minimum standard of education or equivalent work experience.
Full details about eligibility for each entry route can be found on our website – www.kent.police.uk/pc-entry-routes
The role
Do you want to be part of a brilliant team making a positive difference to the people of Kent? A job where no two days are the same, but you know you are making a difference to those in our communities, often at the time they need you the most? If you do and you’ve got good communication skills, love teamwork, thrive on variety, and don’t want to be tied to a desk - then being a police constable could be the job for you.
The job comes with excellent pay and benefits, stability with varied career progression, leadership pathways and opportunities for promotion.
During the process you will be asked to identify which division you would prefer to work from. Your preference will be accommodated where we can, but this may not always be possible, and you could be posted to anywhere in the county.
Not sure, want to find out more? We hold a number of recruitment events and workshops which offer further information about the role and Kent Police - www.kent.police.uk/application-workshops
Eligibility
Before submitting your application, please ensure that you fully meet all eligibility criteria outlined for this role. Applications that do not meet the requirements will not be considered.
We recommend reviewing the eligibility section on our website carefully - www.kent.police.uk/pc-eligibility
Please contact us if you have any questions or require clarification - recruitment@ecis.police.uk / 01622 653070
Apply now to start your rewarding career with Kent Police.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,256.00-£55,014.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Have you lived in the UK continuously for the last three years? This does not apply to those serving abroad with the British Armed Forces.
- Have you been unsuccessful in an application for the same role with any Home Office forces in the last six months?
- Do you have a full UK category B driving licence?
- Will you be able to commute to your posted location which could be anywhere in Kent? Your area preference will be accommodated where we can, but this may not always be possible, and you could be posted to anywhere in the county.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
