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**Please note you do not need to add a CV or covering letter as part of this application**
If working with the community and using skills you already have is something you are interested in, why not apply to join our policing family today? We look for all kinds of skills, because we know it takes all kinds of people to protect the public.
Policing is a career like no other. Our police officers, police staff and volunteers show courage, teamwork and compassion on a daily basis to make a real difference to people’s lives in the communities they serve. If you think you might have the skills to serve, why not apply?
About the role
As a police detective, you will work across an ever-changing criminal landscape. You’ll be part of an increasingly diverse workforce, and develop the skills and knowledge to deal with new and emerging types of crime, such as cybercrime, as well as high-harm offences like domestic abuse or serious sexual offences. It’s a role that offers job stability and huge day to day variety. To be the best we can be, we need to attract the best people. It’s a tough but rewarding job and we’ll work hard to ensure we give you the genuine support you need to succeed. We recognise that only a looked after officer can give the public the best possible protection.
Ensuring our staff and officers are supported at all times is important to us and although policing is tough it is very rewarding, and we will give you all the support you need to succeed.
Salary and Benefits
We know that it isn’t all about the money and it’s making a difference that motivates our people the most. We never want to lose sight of that, but we also know that when people are starting out on a new career, or moving to a new area of the country, it can be difficult. That’s why Hampshire has chosen to have the highest starting salary of any force in the South East, with new recruits currently joining on more than £24,000 plus allowances and benefits. As you develop your skills, this can rise to more than £40,000 after seven years as a police detective constable.
There are also opportunities for promotion and development on top of that.
You can find out more about Hampshire police, including an option to watch videos and read more by clicking here.
Become a Detective Constable in 2022
Positive Action
Hampshire Constabulary are committed to being diverse and inclusive and we value difference. We strive to be reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure every potential candidate has an equal opportunity of fairness, we offer support and guidance from the start. Whether you are just thinking about a role within Hampshire Constabulary or have already applied, the Positive Action Team are here to assist you. For more information please email:
positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
Who can apply, and under which entry route?
For this Detective Constable campaign we are recruiting under our Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP), which is a 2 year programme where you earn as you learn. It is specifically for those with any degree or equivalent qualifications, and for those who want to become detectives rather than police officers in uniform.
In this particular recruitment window we are looking for the best problem solvers to join our rank of Detectives. We know this will be very popular, so get your application in now!
Academic entry criteria for the Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP)
Applicants should have successfully completed, and must be able to evidence, a minimum of a Level 6 UK Undergraduate Honours Degree (360 credits) in any subject, or overseas equivalent as recognised by UK NARIC / UK ENIC. Applicants with non-UK degrees may need to provide evidence of an accepted English language qualification if their degree was not taught and assessed in English.
Other essential criteria for the Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP)
- Full Manual Driving Licence required at the point of application
- You must be committed to working in Hampshire & Isle of Wight There are also requirements to meet in terms of fitness.
**If you do meet the criteria please take the next step and apply, noting that when you register via our recruitment system you do not need to add a CV or covering letter.**
Please do not apply if you do not meet the eligibility criteria or your application will be rejected. There are other options. More detail can be found on our handy Joining Guide.
Next steps in the process
It is very competitive process. With public safety paramount, the recruitment and selection process has to be very thorough. It can take six months or more to complete. We have designed the process so that as much is online as possible, so you don’t need to worry about your safety or those of others in the current situation with COVID-19.
Once you have registered your interest by applying on our recruitment system, our Recruitment Department will send you a registration and eligibility screening link.
Following this registration phase you will be sent a separate e-mail from our online assessment platform provider called PSI, Apollo. Through PSI, Apollo you will complete a SIFT process. The SIFT process will be completed in two separate stages - candidates who successfully passing each stage, move on to the next. Personal data you provide will be shared with the College of Policing as part of the process.
The three SIFT stages are:
Stage 1: Registration on Apollo and Eligibility Screening
Stage 2: Online Assessment 1
Stage 3: Online Assesment 2
Those successful following the online assessments will go forward for further selection processes including a further National online Assessment. Success at all parts of the process may lead to a conditional job offer subject to the required pre-employment checks (vetting, medical, references, fitness test, etc.) Any applicants who already possess a valid National Recruitment Assessment Centre (SEARCH/Day One) pass must still apply under the above process, successfully pass the local assessments (and complete pre-employment checks). Please contact us via the details below if you already have a valid SEARCH/Day One pass.
Closing Date
We are only accepting a limited number of applications, we may bring the closing date forward and you may find the vacancy has closed for application submissions, even if you have started one. We are expecting a high level of interest. We therefore recommend you submit your application as soon as possible!
More Information on the role of Detective Police Constable
As a Detective Constable you will investigate the most serious crime and prosecute those who cause the most harm and upset in a challenging but rewarding role. We are responsible for helping people at a time of crisis, to solve serious crimes and deliver the best service possible, often on behalf of people who are unable to take care of, or protect themselves or others, from harm or exploitation.
Your duties will encompass a wide range of investigative activities including statement taking, securing and reviewing CCTV, log keeping, prisoner interviewing, intelligence interviews, file building, and full Officer in Case (OIC) responsibilities which includes attending court and giving evidence.
For more general information please visit: http://recruit.college.police.uk/Officer/Pages/default.aspx
Location of work
As a Police Officer you could be “posted” (required to work) anywhere within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. You must be willing and able to travel to a work base in these locations. At first, you will be based at one of our training venues which is a minimum of 15 weeks with further training and tutoring in other locations continuing from this. Please note accommodation is not provided at our training venues and during this period and you will be required to make your own travel arrangements. The place of work you will be posted to after you have completed your training and tutoring will not be confirmed to you until the latter part of the training process.
Contact details for an informal discussion
Recruitment Team e-mail: police.recruitment@hants.gov.uk
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: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
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.
