Essex Police Constable Investigate First - IPLDP Colchester, England
Job description
Could you compassionately support someone who has just been seriously assaulted, had a family member murdered, been robbed at knifepoint or sexually abused?
Do you have the mind-set to investigate serious or complex crimes, build a case to put before a judge and lock up the county’s most serious or violent offenders?
Join us as a Police Constable and train to become a detective you will be responsible for upholding the law, responding to live and serious incidents, seeking out and securing evidence needed to build a case for the prosecution, protecting people from harm and delivering justice to victims using the full power of the law.
Like our detectives, you will need to be driven by your motivation to help keep people safe, act with integrity and honesty and be guided by a high moral compass. You will also not be deterred by working long hours or investigating serious, challenging crimes.
Join Essex Police as a police officer and you'll receive a starting salary of £28,812 to £29,682* with the potential to rise to £43,630 within your first 7 years.
To join our Investigate First Initial Police Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP), you will need to meet these eligibility criteria:
- be over 18 (you can apply at 17 and start work when you turn 18) – there is no upper age limit.
- be a British citizen, an EC/EEA national or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with no restrictions on your stay in the United Kingdom.
- be in good health, including fitness and eyesight.
- have no criminal record, although some offences may be considered by individual forces when you apply.
- achieved a level 2 qualification in English Language at a GCSE grade C or above or Grades 4 to 9.
You will also need to meet one of the below further eligibility criteria:
you are an Essex member of police staff, a PCSO or special constable who have passed their probationary period.
you have a minimum of 4 years’ service with the armed forces and have achieved an exemplary reference on discharge.
have previous work experience or training that can be evidenced as comparable to a level 3 qualification.
We have agreed intake sizes for each of our entry routes. If oversubscribed, it may be necessary for us to make changes to your entry route to secure your optimum joining date. If this is the case, we will contact you.
*Inclusive of £3000 South East Allowance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £28,812.00-£29,682.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site gym
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
