Job description
Police Now is a not-for-profit organisation, our central mission is a representative police service. We partner with forces across England and Wales to recruit, develop and inspire outstanding and diverse future leaders in policing. We are looking for talented graduates from all degree disciplines who are motivated by our mission. You don’t need experience in policing to apply to this role.
Police Now are partnering with the City of London Police on an exciting new stream within our National Detective Programme. We are offering the opportunity for you to become a Police Detective working in economic crime.
The stream will pilot in the City of London Police, who are the National Lead Force for Economic Crime roles for police officers.
Join Police Now’s two-year National Detective Programme starting in March 2025 and you’ll proactively pursue offenders and protect people and businesses from the threat of economic crime. During the programme, you will develop the skills needed to tackle complex investigations and criminal networks.
We need graduates from diverse backgrounds and a range of degree subjects, industries and sectors to bring new ways of thinking to block and disrupt economic crime.
About the City of London Police
City of London Police protects the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London. The force serves the City of London with pride, passion and innovation to protect and serve its communities.
The force strives to support a thriving economy by leading the physical security of the Square Mile, balancing tradition with modern challenges, and maintaining well established relationships with commercial and law enforcement partners worldwide, which maintains integrity and ease of trading in the City of London.
The City of London Police contributes to a flourishing society by leading excellence in policing locally through to globally, delivering safer communities, and preventing and combating crime.
Rewards and benefits
Salary
As a police detective in City of London Police you can earn a starting salary of £36,775, which will commence on the first day of your training academy. Every 12 months on the anniversary of your joining date, your pay increases to the next pay point. Within six years you could expect to reach a salary of over £50,000.
Leave
This ranges from 22 days (in addition to public holidays) when you’re starting out to 30 days for long-serving staff. You can also expect other forms of leave including adoption, maternity and paternity.
Work-life balance
This is not your typical 9-5. Police officers work varied shift patterns which gives them flexibility and freedom to maximise their time outside of work. Different to your typical working week, you’ll often receive several days off in a row. It may take some time to adapt to shift pattern working, but once you do, you may find that the flexibility of the schedule allows you to better balance work and home life.
Pension
You’ll automatically be enrolled as a member of the Police Pension Scheme 2015, which awards police officers for their dedication and service to the public. It offers a generous and secure retirement package, providing officers with financial stability and peace of mind.
Training and development
The programme will start with an initial 13-week residential training academy. You will then take part in various sessions over the two years, designed to develop your leadership and policing skills, as well as reflect on the impact you have made. You will also have access to a dedicated Performance and Development Coach during the two years, who will provide tailored support and guidance.
Career progression
Following completion of the programme, you can enrol in the promotion process, and you will join our alumni community, where you can receive support with progression. We have alumni across the country who are represented at levels up to Chief Inspector who are leading change and exploring new approaches to policing.
What we are looking for
- be over 17 years of age or older on application, (and 18 by the time of appointment)
- be a British citizen, a citizen of a country that is a member of the European Economic Area or Switzerland, or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national who is resident in the UK and has settled or pre-settled status or leave to remain and work without restrictions
- have been resident in the UK for the past three years (some exemptions allowed)
- not currently be registered as bankrupt (or have bankruptcy debts that have been discharged within the past three years)
- not have existing county court judgements outstanding against you
- not be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group
- not plan to take an active role in politics once in role (this does not include voting, but would include canvassing for a political party)
- be competent in written and spoken English and numeracy
- hold at least two UK level 3 qualifications in any subject, or non-UK equivalent
- have a 2.2 or above in any undergraduate degree from a UK university (or equivalent from a non-UK university) and have completed all education by the programme start date March 2025 (this includes part time or distance learning)
- have not undertaken the College of Policing-licensed pre-join degree in Professional Policing Practice
- have not previously attested, trained or been employed as a police constable
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Additional job details
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £36,775
- Contract, dates and working times
- Permanent
How to apply
There are three stages to our application process during which you’ll gain insight into the role of a police detective:
- Online application, including proof of eligibility.
- Immersive assessment.
- Digital assessment centre.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 August 2024
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Closing date: 31 August 2024