Police Officer - (PCDA) in Bedford - CV-Library

Police Officer - (PCDA)

Location: Bedfordshire

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £28,551 (plus £1,500 South Eastern Allowance) Police Officers can expect to be earning a salary of £46,044 (plus £1,500 South Eastern Allowance) starting your seventh year in the role.

CE Solutions are proud to be working with Bedfordshire Police who are now inviting applications to become a Police Officer via the ‘Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Programme'.

The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship combines on the job learning together with working towards a fully funded degree, all while earning a competitive salary, and making a difference to East of England communities. You’ll be a Police Officer from the day you join – embarking on an exciting career like no other.

Why work for Bedfordshire Police?

Bedfordshire Police have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety, and the chance to broaden your experience, then this is the force for you.

What do you need?

* You will have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years with permanent UK residency/indefinite leave to remain (unless you’ve been serving abroad with the British Armed Forces)

* A full manual Category B Driving Licence or need to have passed your driving test by the time you have completed your initial classroom-based training, which is 22 weeks from date of appointment

What academic qualifications do you need?

* GCSE Maths and English at a minimum of grade C or 4 (or equivalent qualification, such as level 2 functional skills in Maths and English)

In addition to the Maths and English requirements, the following criteria will also be applied:

* Applicants with passes in two A Levels (or equivalent) consisting of 32 UCAS points will automatically meet the academic entry requirements

*Applicants with less than 32 UCAS points will be considered if they can provide evidence of at least one year’s employment in a role with comparable skills to policing or academic study. If this is you, you will be invited to complete an aptitude test followed by a suitability discussion where an assessment will be made on your ability to meet the academic demands of the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship. Applicants who pass the suitability discussion criteria will have met the entry requirements

In return Bedfordshire Police can offer just some of the following fantastic benefits:

* Local Government Pension Scheme

* Access to free gym facilities including exercise and yoga classes (depending on location)

* Paid sick leave of six months full-pay and six months half-pay

* Sports & Social Club

* Cycle to work scheme

* Access to the Blue Light Card scheme (nationwide discount card scheme that is available to those working in the NHS, emergency services, armed forces, social care and more)

If you think you have what it takes to become a Police Officer, and want to work towards a degree whilst earning a competitive salary, we’d love to hear from you