Police Constable - Student Officer

Police Officer
Abingdon, Amersham, Aylesbury, Banbury, Bracknell, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Milton Keynes, Newbury, Oxford, Reading, Slough, Witney
Police Constable
£29,682 (which includes a £3,000 South East living allowance)
Full Time
Permanent

    Applications are invited from candidates who wish to apply to become a Police Constable for Thames Valley Police. The anticipated joining date is February or March 2023. Applications are also invited from candidates who hold a valid Day One or Online Assessment Centre pass.

    What is the job?

    Policing is a challenging, yet rewarding career, allowing us to serve the public 24/7, 365 days a year. It offers opportunity for progression and specialisation, plus unrivalled camaraderie and team spirit. It’s about protecting the vulnerable when they need you most. It’s working in partnership to tackle serious and organised crime and it’s making critical decisions that will change lives forever.

    As a TVP Police Officer you will:

    • engage on a daily basis with the community
    • attend 999 and 101 calls
    • prepare reports and take statements from members of the public
    • investigate crimes and offences
    • conduct searches
    • make arrests and attend incidents.

    We are looking for resilient individuals whose first instinct is to help and support others; the problem solvers and solution-finders, those calm under pressure, who ask questions and are curious, but also approachable with a natural ability to communicate with people from all walks of life. It’s a position of responsibility, of trust, and of purpose.

    Above all, it’s working as part of a family, a policing family. A team that pulls together as one, rising to the challenge every single day.

    Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

    • Be 17 years old or over at application but must have reached 18 years before your first day of training. There is no upper age limit.
    • Nationality: be a British Citizen or have Indefinite Leave to Remain. Applicants from within the EEA should have Settled/Pre-Settled status with no restrictions on your stay or to work in the UK.
    • Residency: been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to applying.
    • Hold a full manual driving licence before your first day of training.
    • Pass the police vetting checks. Not have served any time in prison or youth detention (a criminal conviction may lead to your application being rejected but are considered on a case-by-case basis).
    • Be able to pass the medical assessment including eyesight standards, BMI, fitness test, DNA, fingerprints and substance misuse testing.
    • Not have any tattoos which could cause offence.
    • Live within 30 crow miles of two of our main stations before your start date.

    We strive to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are especially keen to increase the number of women in policing, and to increase applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and also from the LGBT+ community.

    Entry Routes - there are currently five entry routes to become a Police Constable with Thames Valley Police.

    • Initial Police Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP) – Open for those with or without a degree. English and Maths GCSE min. grade C (or equivalent), or an alternative higher qualification
    • Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) - If you want to work towards a degree. Must have English and Maths GCSE’s min. grade C and two A-Level qualifications (or equivalent) or relevant professional experience*
    • Police Constable Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) - For applicants who already have a degree in any subject
    • Professional Policing (Pre-Join) Degree - For graduates of the Professional Policing BSc degree only
    • Detective Constable Degree Holder Programme (DC-DHEP) – For applicants who already have a degree in any subject

    Further information on our entry routes is available on our TVP Careers site

    All tuition fees for these programmes will be paid for by Thames Valley PoliceYou will earn your salary from day one of your training.

    We will identify your entry pathway depending on your eligibility.

    *Applicants without the required Level 3 qualifications for the PCDA can have their professional experience considered and assessed by Bucks New University and Thames Valley Police. We are looking for evidence that applicants have the ability to achieve what is required academically on the Apprenticeship programme.

    Benefits

    We believe it’s important that our officers are supported to be the best they can be. Whether that’s through additional learning, support when things get tough or through discounts to enjoy with family and friends – your wellbeing will always be a priority.

    Here are some of the reasons you should join the TVP family:

    • starting salary for all new recruits is £29,682 (which includes £3,000 South-East allowance). On the current pay scales, officers can expect to be earning a salary in excess of £43,000 (plus South-East Allowance) by your seventh year in the job
    • Police Officer pension scheme and annual holiday entitlement
    • wide range of discounts for retailers, restaurants, travel, tickets and more available via our TVP Reward app plus eligibility for a Blue Light Card membership
    • TVP is a large force and provides a wide range of opportunity for development and specialisation including Public Order, Taser, Detectives, Major Crime, Digital Investigation, Counter Terrorism, Firearms and Roads Policing
    • our ‘Support for Study’ scheme ensures you have the opportunity to gain additional accreditation and qualifications
    • a well-established Wellbeing function including support for your Mental & Physical Wellbeing, Financial Wellbeing, Leadership Wellbeing and Health & Safety at work.
    • a variety of Staff Support Networks including: Support Association for Minority Ethnic Staff, Disability Support Network, Women’s Network, Gypsy Roma Traveller Police Association, Muslim Police Association, Christian Police Association and Men’s Forum.

    You can expect to start with us between in February or March 2023. The DC DHEP intakes will start in Autumn 2023.

    Important


    All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

    Thames Valley Police serves diverse communities; to truly reflect this, we are keen to recruit people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds. We value the knowledge and experiences that individuals bring from different cultures and welcome any contributions that can enhance the services we deliver to the public.

    We believe in investing in all of our people, and run tailored Positive Action Initiatives to support our colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds in their personal and professional development, ensuring everyone has a level playing field to succeed, progress and feel fulfilled in their careers.

    At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities.  Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.  As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

    Working Smart.  You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day.  In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. 

    Supporting You.  Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do.  Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives.  We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.  We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card.  Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

    Developing YouWe promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. 

    Valuing Difference.  We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference.  Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.    

    Vetting.  All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

    This opportunity is closed to applications.