SYP - Police Officer Recruitment

Role: Police Officer

Location: South Yorkshire Police

Salary: PCDA £18,912 - £24,780 & DHEP £21,402 - £24,780

Hours: 40

Be the future of South Yorkshire Police

Being a police constable is not just a job. It’s a career.

South Yorkshire Police is recruiting police officers for both the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) & Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) routes with projected start dates of June and September 2021.

Becoming a police constable is a career like no other. Not only will you be taking on challenges that will change your life, but you’ll be working to protect the people and communities of South Yorkshire. This is a career where you’ll travel between urban cities and rural towns, meeting people from all walks of life.

Whether you’re a young school-leaver, a supermarket worker or ex-military, we know that you’ll have plenty of transferable skills which you can bring to a career with the police. Things like following process, social and emotional intelligence, conversation skills and the ability to diffuse a situation are all skills we search for in our candidates. If you have the relevant experience and strengths, all you have to do is apply.

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)

£18,912 - £24,780

South Yorkshire Police is offering a three-year apprenticeship in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University. The apprenticeship will combine the opportunity to work and learn the role of a front line officer whilst gaining a Degree in Professional Policing Practice.

To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must meet at least one of the following entry qualification criteria:

• Have achieved a standard of education equivalent to a Level 3 qualification. For acceptable Level 3 qualifications please refer to the following: https://www.ucas.com/files/tariff-tables-2020

• Have achieved an academic or vocational qualification gained outside England and Wales, which is considered by the UK National Recognition Information Centre to be a Level 3 qualification.

• Have served in the military, armed forces and have successfully completed the minimum term of service (usually four years) and have achieved an exemplary reference on discharge.

Alternatively, students may be accepted onto the PCDA course where they have proven experience that can be related to the programme and can demonstrate the required level of skill and academic ability. Applicants without the course entry requirements will need to provide further evidence to demonstrate that they have significant knowledge, skills and understanding required to successfully complete the programme.

Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP)

£21,402 - £24,780

This programme is aimed at degree holders attained in any subject and combines a work-based programme supported by off-the-job learning. On completion you will achieve a graduate diploma in Professional Policing Practice.

To be eligible for this route you will have:

• Achieved a degree (Level 6 or above)

Eligibility:

On application all applicants:

• Must be 17 or above at the time of application, however you will need to be 18 before appointment.
• Have resided in the UK for three continuous years immediately prior to application.
• Must be either a British citizen, a citizen of the EU or other states in the EEA, or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
• Ideally, a full manual driving licence, applications will be accepted if you don’t have a full manual driving licence, however you will be expected to have taken and passed your test before appointment.
• Must not have tattoos on your head, face necks or hands.
• Cannot be a member of the BNP, National Front or Combat 18.

For further information, please visit our eligibility criteria & FAQ’s pages.

Joining the police force is a life choice. There will be a lot expected of you, especially when it comes to working nights and unsociable hours, but no day is the same. This is a career that will keep you on your toes; it is a challenge, but the reward is immense.

What we offer

• Appointment at the higher salary for applicants who can demonstrate qualifications/accreditation/exceptional quality
• Adjustment grant for applicants who can demonstrate a reduction in salary on starting with the force
• Annual leave of 22 days increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance service ( accessible 24/7) covering a wide range of health, wellbeing and lifestyle issues
• Support and advice from our Occupational Health Unit
• Access to established staff support groups

For further information, please visit our ‘what we offer’ page.

Closing Date:

7 October 2020 at 23:55

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on policerecruit@southyorks.pnn.police.uk Please do not contact this number for an application form.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an organisation that welcome, support and value those from underrepresented communities. From difference comes invaluable life experiences, ideas and ways of thinking – and by encouraging individuality we are working towards serving our communities and understanding our public better. Please visit the diversity and inclusion page to find out more:

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

Apply for the role:

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