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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 this is the job for you.

The most important part of your job will be to protect life, but you'll also build relationships with local communities, prevent and detect crime, support victims and witnesses and keep people safe. Through our support and dedicated police training college, we'll prepare you for it all. From day one you’ll be employed as an officer spending most of your time on the frontline working alongside your team, turning your learning into practical experience.

The job comes with excellent pay and benefits; stability with varied career progression, leadership pathways and opportunities for promotion. You could work with our dog unit, become a cybercrime specialist, or keep the coast-line safe with our Search and Marine Unit. Ultimately, it will be up to you to choose your path and the only limit will be your ambition.

During the process you will be asked to identify which division you would prefer. 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.

We offer four entry routes to allow you to choose the option that best fits your qualifications and experience – whatever you choose, you will be a welcome member of our team.

• If you don't have a degree, but have A-levels apply for the Police Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)
• If you have a degree, apply for the Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP)
• If you have suitable work experience, apply for the Initial Police Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP)
• If you have a degree in professional policing or are in your final year, apply for the pre-join degree

Full details about eligibility for each entry route can be found on our website - https://www.kent.police.uk/police-forces/kent-police/areas/kent-police/c/careers/police-officer-roles/police-constable/entry-routes/

Not sure? 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

Health and fitness

Policing is not easy. Not only do you need determination and drive, but you also need to be healthy and have a good level of fitness.

Some medical conditions can prevent you from being able to cope with the physical and mental demands of the job. Further details can be found www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-recruitment-standards-medical-standards-for-police-recruitment

If you do some form of regular exercise, you should have no issue meeting the physical requirements of the job. You will be required to run a 15-metre track in time with bleeps which get increasingly faster. You need to meet level 5.4 on the bleep test to be successful.

If you fail on your first attempt don't worry. You're allowed two more attempts within 12 weeks. If after the third attempt you are not successful, we will be unable to continue with your application.

Tattoos and piercings

If you have a tattoo, you'll be asked to provide a brief and accurate description and two digital colour photos of each tattoo to show the location of the tattoo is and another close-up to show the image of the tattoo. Visible tattoos that are deemed unacceptable if they could reasonably interpreted as discriminatory, offensive or indicative of views which are inconsistent with the College of Policing code of ethics and standards of professional behaviour will exclude you from joining.

If you have a body piercing, you may be considered eligible to join. We will check to make sure it doesn't breach the standard of professional behaviour or constitute a risk to health and safety.

Criminal conviction/caution

Ideally, you shouldn’t have a criminal conviction or cautions record. If you do have one, eligibility will depend on the age and nature of the offence.

Vetting

Before anyone joins Kent Police we need to undertake a series of vetting checks to help identify and assess any identified risks including criminal record and credit reference checks. To help us do this we ask you to complete a detailed vetting form which asks for details of your family members (parents, partner, children and siblings) and any criminal associates. You must let anyone whose details you have provided know that they will be looked into as part of your pre-employment checks. Legislative constraints mean that we’re unable to disclose the results of enquiries on third parties.

Other information that we will ask you to disclose includes financial information such as outstanding debts, CCJs etc. We run a credit reference check on all applicants. Police staff have access to privileged and highly sensitive information, which may make them vulnerable to corruption, so it’s important for us to understand applicants’ financial situation.

Apply now to start your rewarding career with Kent Police.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,812.00-£29,682.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Night shift

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 Location: In person

Reference ID: Police constable entry route