Police Officer - Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)

Thames Valley Police, Banbury, Oxfordshire

Police Officer - Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)

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Thames Valley Police, Banbury, Oxfordshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 16 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4eb35297c0e14c4db4c7c2f36702ebfd

Full Job Description

  • National Sift (online)
  • Eligibility checking
  • Online Assessment Centre (OAC)
  • Interview
  • Provisional offer
  • Pre-employment checks including interview, fitness test/assessment, medical, references and vetting
  • Thames Valley Police continues to offer an entry programme for those that do wish to gain academic accreditation alongside their operational training, this is the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) for those who wish to gain a degree qualification as they learn. Visit www.tvpcareers.co.uk/police-officer to find out more. Be the difference you want to see. At Thames Valley Police, we are committed to better reflect the communities that we serve. We encourage applications from our under represented communities including all ethnic or religious backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and women. Our Positive Action and Engagement Team provide support and guidance to anyone from an ethnically diverse background throughout the police officer recruitment process as well as advice on career development and progression. They can be contacted via: positiveactionteam@thamesvalley.police.uk 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 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. 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 You. We 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.

    Age - be at least 17 years of age upon application but must be 18 years of age by your first day in the role, there is no upper age limit Citizenship - be a British citizen, an EC/EEA national with Pre-Settled/Settled status, or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with Indefinite Leave to Remain and no restrictions on your stay in the United Kingdom Residency - have been a UK resident for the last 3 years Qualifications/Experience - have achieved English GCSE (A
  • -C/9-4) or an equivalent Level 2 qualification (e.g. Functional Skills, O-Level or CSE Grade 1) and two A-Levels (A-E) or equivalent, OR relevant professional experience. If you don't have A-Levels but do have at least one year of professional experience working in areas such as those below, we encourage you to apply. Note that this is not an exhaustive list and all previous experience will be assessed on a case-by-case basis., PCSO or Special Constable
  • prison service
  • professional services/project management
  • teaching
  • youth work
  • Driving licence - hold a full manual UK or EU driving licence by the time of formal offer Health - be in good health and able to physically and mentally perform your duties Tattoos/piercings - not have any piercings or tattoos which cause offence

    The starting salary for all new recruits is £32,907 (which includes £3,000 South-East allowance). On the current system, officers can expect to be earning a salary in excess of £51,000 per annum by your seventh year in the job.