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Police Officer
Job Posted: a month ago
Salary: £ 31,907/Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South West
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Job Description
Police Officer - Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Join Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and take the first step towards a career that changes lives—starting with your own.
Why Join Us?
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real impact on people’s lives? Join Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary as a Police Officer, and you’ll embark on a journey that offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to create safer communities. Whether you’re someone just starting your career and looking for a role with a purpose, a recent graduate or an experienced professional seeking a change - this could be the role for you.
Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking force, working on the front-line to prevent crime, protect the public, and bring offenders to justice.
As a Police Officer, no two days are ever the same – the variety of incidents and roles make this an exciting and demanding career. You could:
* Respond to Emergencies: Attend incidents where your quick thinking and problem-solving will make a difference.
* Investigate Crimes: Arrest and interview suspects, collect evidence, and work with victims and witnesses to achieve justice.
* Engage with Communities: Build trust and maintain relationships with diverse communities to identify and solve local issues.
* Tackle New Challenges: Adapt to an ever-changing criminal landscape, including cybercrime, fraud, and organised crime.
A Career of Variety and Progression
You’ll begin your journey as a uniform Police Constable, developing the fundamental skills and experience required to succeed. After completing your probationary period, the opportunities for career development and specialisation are endless:
* Train to become a Detective Constable, investigating serious crimes and complex cases.
* Join specialist teams such as counter-terrorism, cybercrime, or public protection.
* Learn new skills and experience new roles such as response driving, becoming an Armed Response Officer or a Hostage and Crisis Negotiator
* Progress into leadership roles or explore secondment opportunities to work on national or international projects.
We’re committed to helping you find your specialism and supporting you throughout your career.
Comprehensive Training and Support
We invest in your success from day one. Here is what you can expect:
* 18-Week Initial Training: Gain the knowledge and confidence to hit the ground running.
* Mentoring and Frontline Experience: Learn from experienced officers while applying your training in real-life scenarios.
* Ongoing Professional Development: Throughout your career, we’ll provide tailored training to help you progress and succeed in your chosen path.
Salary and Benefits
Joining Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is more than just a career choice; it’s a chance to secure your future. We know that to perform at your best, you need to feel valued and supported. That’s why we offer:
* Starting Salary: £31,907 (including a £2,000 South East allowance), rising to over £50,000 after seven years.
* Pension Scheme: Enjoy financial security with a competitive pension plan.
* Discounts and Perks: Access retail, food, and leisure discounts through the Blue Light Card and Hampshire Police Leisure & Sports.
* Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive health and wellbeing services, including physiotherapy, occupational health, and an employee assistance programme.
* Work-Life Balance: On-site gym facilities and flexible career paths to suit your aspirations.
* Career Development: Continuous training, mentoring, and opportunities for promotion and specialisation.
Your Future Starts Here
This is your chance to begin a career that offers purpose, progression, and the opportunity to make a difference.
You will join as a uniform Police Constable for the duration of your probationary period. This is to ensure all our new recruits learn the fundamental skills to become an exceptional police officer.
For those who have aspirations to become a detective during their career, be that directly after successful completion of their probationary period, or later on in their career, we will offer support tailored to you from day one. If this is your ambition, please ensure you highlight this on your application form, thus enabling us to provide bespoke support to ensure you are successful.
We offer 4 entry routes into Policing, but don’t worry if you are unsure which route is best for you. The detective pathway is also available through all entry routes identified below once you have completed your probationary period.
Policing PLUS 2 year programme – No degree required
Policing PLUS Graduate 2 year programme – Degree required
PCDA – 3 year programme – No degree required – Study for a degree during probationary training
DHEP – 2 year programme – Degree required – Study for a Diploma during probationary training
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