Detective pathway - Police Constable Entry Programme

We are pleased to offer this fantastic opportunity to join the Force as a Police Officer and train to become a Detective over a 3 year programme.

As a detective constable you will be motivated by making a difference in your local community and you will play a critical role in supporting victims in the most serious of crimes.

Detectives manage our complex and serious investigations and work as investigative experts in a number of different investigation types including serious assault, sexual offences, suspicious deaths, firearms, drugs, fraud, cybercrime, domestic abuse, homicide and serious / organised crime.

As a detective you will:

• Investigate serious and complex cases by gathering evidence, interviewing suspects and conducting victim and witness management


• Victim centred, passionate to support victims and deliver positive outcomes


• Manage and support vulnerability and risk


• Utilise the latest technologies as well as traditional policing methods


• Prepare case files and attend court to present evidence


• Engage with a wide variety of people including social care, barristers, forensic experts, pathologists, specialist teams and other agencies.


• Have a range of communication skills, communicating with care and compassion


• demonstrate resilience and tenacity, whilst retaining a focus on delivering a positive result and adapting to new developments


• Work on your own but also in a wider team


• Be creative and innovative in your work to solve problems, find answers and support people


Your role as a detective will allow you to challenge yourself and but you will ultimately be rewarded, knowing that you have made a difference to the lives of those that you have supported in the pursuit of seeking positive outcomes for our victims by delivering an outstanding service.

Programme highlights:


• The programme focuses on developing investigative skills in preparation to becoming a qualified Detective


• You will spend most of the time in investigative roles.


• You will still be expected to progress through "non detective" elements and demonstrate full operational competence as a Police Constable.


• However, the pathway is designed to provide a clear pathway for staff to join the Force and become a Detective which will require a high level of work and demand on individuals. Therefore, you will receive an enhanced support framework through a gradual but progressive investigator journey.


• You will have a structured programme which includes different placements to support you on your investigator journey in becoming a Detective.


• You will train towards becoming a qualified PIP1 investigator and then a qualified PIP2 investigator.


• You will investigate the Force's most serious and complex crime as a Detective., In Force training throughout the programme at one of the best training facilities in the region


• You will be provided with training, allocated tutors, professional development officers to support and assess and mentors to support you through each placement. (both PIP1 and PIP2 levels).


• In Nottinghamshire we have one of the best PIP2 support packages including a free PolicePass blended learning package (online, in person and text book learning resources), protected study leave, wide range of learning resources and study clubs provided


• Provides the opportunity for flexible working to be considered at an early stage in your Policing career.


• If you have prior experience which is accepted as recognised prior learning, the pathways will consider evidence on a case-by-case basis regarding your progression through the pathway.
  
  We are looking for a wide range of people who are great problem solvers, have excellent communications skills, who are tenacious, have attention to detail, are creative and love working as part of a team. You will have a desire to provide the best possible service to victims, often working with vulnerable people and be passionate to deliver positive outcomes for victims


• Minimum Level 3 qualification or relevant quantifiable experience to the role of police constable


• Hold a full driving licence (manual), Disability Confident

About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.