Hampshire Constabulary

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Police Constable Recruitment Campaign - HC25730 **Please note you do not need to add a CV or covering letter as part of this application** 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. We look for all kinds of skills, because we know it takes all kinds of people to protect the public. Problem solving, compassion, resilience, respect, courage and teamwork. These are the qualities we are looking for, and if you think you might have the skills to serve why not apply? About the role As a police officer, you will work across an increasingly diverse community and face an ever-changing criminal landscape. Whether working as a uniformed officer or detective, you’ll be part of in 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 rape and domestic abuse. 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. Because we know that only a looked after officer can give the public the best possible protection. 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 constable. And there could be 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. Police Constable intakes 2020 NEW POLICE OFFICERS: For those who aren’t already in policing, we are recruiting under two routes but to make things easy you will fill out the same initial application form. ENTRY ROUTE 1: Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) 3 Year programme – RECRUITMENT OPEN ENTRY ROUTE 2: Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) 2 Year programme – RECRUITMENT OPEN Note: ENTRY ROUTE 2 is the appropriate route for those who have a degree and want to apply for our Direct Entry Detective Programme. You can find more about Entry Routes in our Joining Guide 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 9 weeks with further training and tutoring in other locations continuing from this. Please note accommodation is not be provided at our training venues and during this period and you will be required to make your own travel arrangements. The station 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. Annual leave in your first year During your first year of service you will be expected to take your annual leave during planned breaks in your training. If you have existing holiday plans booked this will not stop you from applying for this role but, if successful, you may not be able to start your training until you can commit to attending the whole training programme for your first full year of service. Academic Entry Criteria for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) All Candidates applying for the PCDA entry route must hold Maths and English GCSE grade C or above/4 or higher (or equivalent Level 2 qualification in maths and English) at the point of applying or commit to achieving this prior to final offer. In addition, to be considered for entry to the PCDA, applicants should hold, and be able to evidence, a minimum of a level 3 qualification or higher. A Level 3 qualification is equivalent to one A level with grade A - C in any subject, or one of the equivalent level 3 qualifications as listed on the government website. Applicants without level 3 qualifications but with the required Math and English qualifications can be considered if: You have previously served in the military or armed forces, or similar law enforcement agency, and have successfully completed the minimum term of service and have an exemplary reference (previous service in military or armed forces is a minimum of 2 years within the last 5 years). or You have previously served in another emergency service (this includes Special, PCSO or other operational roles in another Police force) and have an exemplary reference. (Previous service in an emergency service is a minimum of 2 years within the last 5 years and have worked in an operational role.) or You are an internal member of staff who has completed their probation period. or You have gained a Certificate in Knowledge of Policing Academic entry criteria for the Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) Applicants for the DHEP must have successfully completed, and be able to evidence, a minimum of a UK undergraduate honours degree (level 6 qualification) in any subject, or overseas equivalent as recognised by UK NARIC. Applicants with non – UK degrees may need to provide evidence of an acceptable English language qualification if their degree was not taught and assessed in English. Candidates must also hold Maths GCSE grade C or above/4 or higher or equivalent qualification at the point of applying or commit to achieving this prior to final offer. More details can be found in our joining guide. Other essential criteria Full Manual Driving Licence required (you do not need this to apply for the role, but you will need to pass your test before a job offer will be given) You must be committed to working in Hampshire & Isle of Wight and be able to show close ties to the County Please do not apply if you do not meet the eligibility criteria or your application will be rejected. It is worth noting that there are a number of other police staff roles that could be attractive alternatives. These roles make a huge difference, and could even provide you with a stepping stone to meet the criteria for becoming a police officer at a later date. Details of some of other roles can be found by clicking here. Next steps in the process We are recruiting widely, and it is very competitive process. With public safety paramount, the recruitment and selection process is very thorough. It can take six months or more to complete. Once you have registered your interest on our recruitment system with Hampshire Constabulary, the Recruitment Department will send you a registration and eligibility screening link. ** Please note you do not need to add a CV or covering letter ** Following registration 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 three separate stages which are dependent on candidates successfully passing each stage to move on to the next. The three stages are: Stage 1: Registration and Eligibility Screening Stage 2: Online Assessment 1 Stage 3: Online Assessment 2 Those successful following the online assessments will go forward for further selection processes including the National Recruitment Assessment Centre (SEARCH), dates for this are to be confirmed. 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) pass must still apply under the above process, successfully pass the SIFT process and assessments (and complete pre-employment checks). Please contact us via the details below if you already have a valid SEARCH pass. More Information on the role of a Police Constable For more information please visit: http://recruit.college.police.uk/Officer/Pages/default.aspx ** Please note you do not need to add a CV or covering letter ** Contact details for an informal discussion Recruitment Team on 01962 846438 or [email removed] 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: [email removed] 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.

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