If you have relevant work experience, the Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) might be the right route for you.
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. The other entry routes are:
- If you don't have a degree but have A-levels apply for Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)
- If you have a degree apply for the Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP)
- If you have a degree in professional policing or are in your final year apply for the Degree in Professional Policing (pre-join degree)
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.
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.
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.
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, piercings, scarification’s and ear stretchers
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 and another close-up to show the image of the tattoo. Visible tattoos that are deemed unacceptable are those that could reasonably be 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, scarification, or ear stretcher 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 should not have a criminal conviction or cautions record. If you do have one, eligibility will depend on the age and nature of the offence.
Apply now to start your rewarding career with Kent Police.
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
