Kent Police - recruitment open
Category: Recruitment
Publish date: 01/12/2020
About Kent Police
Kent Police is an outstanding force which has consistently achieved national recognition by independent inspectors for the highest standards of service. Officers, staff, volunteers and specialist teams working for Kent Police pride themselves on rising to any challenge and going that extra mile.
Whether bringing justice to victims, stopping sophisticated organised crime gangs in their tracks or protecting the vulnerable from exploitation – the force has a ‘can-do’ culture for providing a first class service to its communities.
Kent Police offers exceptional support for career development, has an active Diversity and Inclusion Strategy to value differences and encourages a workplace and culture where everyone can thrive, be supported and respected.
The force also has a Positive Action programme which offers support to any candidate who wishes to discuss in confidence any need or concern they may have in relation to the recruitment and selection process, particularly where this is as a result of a protected characteristic/s.
Police constable role
The role of police constable can be demanding but it's that variety which makes it one of the most rewarding jobs around. Every day presents a new challenge and you'll deal with different situations to make sure public order is maintained.
You'll be responsible for protecting life and property, as well as preventing and detecting crime and working as part of a close team; you’ll help to serve the diverse communities and businesses of Kent.
The job isn’t just about enforcement, you need to be able to build quality relationships with communities and be the reassuring and caring face that every victim and witness needs.
Join our team as a police officer and become part of the policing family. You'll receive a starting salary of £26,158 (this includes a £2500 south east allowance). Your salary will increase in yearly increments up to £43,630 within seven years.
We accept a minimum of four years’ military service with an exemplary discharge if you don’t have the required academic qualifications, which are two A Levels in any subject matter or Level 3 equivalent.
You will undertake initial training at Kent Police College in Maidstone, which takes 19 weeks. You will then move onto a district (operational police station) to undertake your tutorship with an experienced police officer in the public domain, and undertake crime investigation training.
Your probation will last for two years and you will be continually developing yourself in the role with the training we provide. At this point, if successful, you’ll be able to specialise in other roles.
There are approx. 99 different roles within the police officer role. To name a few:
- Local policing officer
- Domestic abuse investigation officer
- Dog handler
- Fraud investigation officer
- Road policing officer
- Cybercrime investigation officer
- Firearms officer
- Search and marine officer
Visit our website to find out more about the police constable role, the eligibility requirements, the application process, and who we are and what we do.
Police staff roles
There are a range of exciting other job opportunities for police staff too including 999/101 call handler and dispatcher, support roles in custody, investigation management and more.
You can find the details on the careers page under the relevant job role you may be interested in.
Volunteers
There are also various volunteering roles available. If you’re looking for a new challenge in your spare time, you can put your skills and enthusiasm to good use and consider a volunteering role which supports officers and staff. This includes, special constables, volunteers, community policing volunteers and cadet leaders.
For all officers and staff, there are additional benefits such as free gym facilities, various discounts, travel schemes, childcare vouchers, recreation teams (some of which compete across the UK and abroad representing Kent Police) and cycle to work schemes to name just a few.
Kent Police have a great Occupational Health Team that all officers and staff have access too. They offer well-being support, mindfulness and reflective practice programmes, counselling and physiotherapy support.
To Apply for the Police Constable Role and start your journey with us, please visit CTP’s online job board RightJob (log in using the green 'Login' button at the top of the page), using reference N327845.