Police Officer - Policing PLUS (Detective Constable) - HC617056
Detective Constables are the key role responsible for bringing justice to victims impacted by crime.
As a Detective Constable (DC), you will work across an increasingly diverse community and face an ever-changing criminal landscape.
What is the difference between a Police Constable and a Detective Constable?
Whilst these two roles work hand in hand and both respond to victims of crime, Police Constables are at the forefront of the prevention and detection of crime, keeping communities safe and acting on emergency calls, whereas Detective Constables focus on the investigation of serious and complex crime which impacts the victims and communities.
Both roles play a key part in responding to crime, keeping communities safe and delivering exceptional, local policing.
About the Role
You will build on the core skills gained as a Police Constable, and develop the skills and knowledge to deal with new and emerging types of crime, such as cybercrime and fraud as well as high-harm offences like rape and domestic abuse. You could find yourself:
1. Supporting victims and witnesses
2. Safeguarding vulnerable people and preventing them from being victimised
3. Investigating reported crimes
4. Apprehending, arresting and interviewing suspects
5. Leading at crime scenes
6. Engaging with children and young people to help change perceptions of the police
7. Working with emergency service colleagues and those from a range of other agencies including social services
8. Collating and presenting evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service and the courts to ensure we bring offenders to justice
Training
All new recruits will undertake our elite training programme where you will become a Police Officer from day one. Once the core skills are taught, the training is then adapted to train you to become a Detective Constable.
You’ll receive world-class training and mentoring, which will see you develop the skills and knowledge you need to be able to:
• Ensure public order and safety while supporting major police operations
• Put victims first whilst responding to and investigating crime
• Apply investigative skills and intelligence to solving crimes
• Deliver exceptional, local policing
• Deliver national policing objectives at a community level
Salary and Benefits
Your starting full time salary will be over £28,000 plus allowances and benefits.
You will have the opportunity to earn over £40,000 after seven years as a Detective Constable.
In addition to the competitive salary and highly rewarding career, our benefits include, but are not limited to;
9. Competitive pension scheme;
10. Generous annual leave allowance;
11. Retail, food and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure & Sports and Blue Light Card;
12. Excellent wellbeing support;
13. Gym facilities at several of our buildings;
14. Fantastic career progression including development and secondment opportunities.
15. A rewarding job where no two days are the same
16. Feeling valued in your community
17. Training and development opportunities throughout your career
18. Wellbeing support and advice, for professional and personal matters including an employee assistance programme, physiotherapy and an in-house occupational health service
19. Access to supportive and active staff groups, networks and associations including:
Mental and emotional wellbeing support
Age Network
BEAM Network
Christian Police Association (CPA)
LGBT+ Network
Inspire
Men's Forum
Trauma & PTSD Support
Menopause Support
Career Opportunities
Once you have completed your Detective training you can choose to specialise in a particular area of detective work, such as:
• Child Abuse Investigation
• Rape and Serious Sexual Offences
• Economic Crime
• Major Crime including Murder Investigations
• Counter Terrorism
• With experience, you will also be able to apply for promotion to Detective Sergeant, Detective Inspector or Detective Chief Inspector as your career progresses.
About You
We want you for the person you are, the work and life experience you have and the skills you can bring to the organisation.
We need people who:
20. Can cope under pressure and never give up,
21. Can negotiate and deal with sensitive situations,
22. Can work both independently and as part of a team,
23. Have excellent communication skills,
24. Are able to solve problems,
25. Can write concise reports or other documents,
26. Can make logical, confident decisions,
27. Have great leadership skills, you will be able to lead by example and seek advice when needed,
28. Can develop and maintain resilience.
Apply today to start your career with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and make a difference to your life, career and community.