Police Constable - Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) Can you see yourself as a Police Constable? Do you want a career which is challenging, where no two days are the same and where your actions and decisions will help to ensure that Staffordshire is a safer place to live? If so, then a career as a Police Constable with Staffordshire Police may be just the job for you. To be eligible for this route and to apply you must have the following; Please be aware, we will require copies of your certificates in order for you to progress through the recruitment process - Please upload these via the Certificate upload section on the main application form. A Bachelors degree in any subject of any class from any university except for a degree in Professional Policing. For example, a 2:2 BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Sheffield Hallam University or 2:1 BA (Hons) in History from University of Leicester. Hold a full UK manual driving licence Policing is a job like no other and you will need to have a passion for public service, excellent customer service skills, the ability to build relationships and work in a team, and the commitment to make a difference to the lives of the communities of Staffordshire. Staffordshire Police is a diverse area with both rural and urban conurbations, serving over 1 million people. We have a range of intakes, candidates will be informed on which intake they would join following a successful selection process. Please note; Annual leave dates are already set for the duration of the course therefore if you have any holidays/special occasions booked for 2025/2026 these may not be accommodated and result in a delay of a start date. Please inform us of any dates at the point of an offer. Closing date for receipt of submitted applications; Midday Friday 28th March Due to the high volume of interest in this position, we may have to close the advert earlier than anticipated. We would encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Selection Process Application National Sift Online Assessment Centre Face to Face Interview Pre-Employment Checks In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including: Access to health and wellbeing support Eye care vouchers On site Gyms Annual Leave entitlement. Pension Scheme Sick pay scheme Fostering friendly policy Family friendly policies maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave Reward and Recognition Blue light Card Lottery Free Parking at selected sites Onsite Catering facilities Federation Support Financial Products and services Staff Networks to support Cycle to work scheme Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve. Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ community. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply. ADZN1_UKTJ