SYP - Police Constable – Professional Policing Degree Holder - 2023
Role: Police Constable – Professional Policing Degree Holder
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £23,556 or £26,682
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Be the future of South Yorkshire Police
Are you in your last year or have you completed your Professional Policing Degree?
The Professional Policing Degree Holder programme is aimed at those who already have or are in the final year of studying for a degree in Professional Policing. Applications must be made within five years of graduation.
Being a police constable is not just a job. It’s a career.
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.
You’ll be on the front line, detecting and preventing crime, while providing support and protection to the communities of South Yorkshire. This is your chance to take on a challenge that will change lives.
A career with South Yorkshire Police is the chance for you to take on a challenge that will change lives. Whether you’re a school-leaver, a graduate or searching for new opportunities, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Eligibility:
On application all applicants:
- Have successfully completed or are in the final year of study for a degree in Professional Policing from an approved College of Policing University. You will be required to evidence your degree on your application.
- Must be 17 or above at the time of application, however you will need to be 18 before appointment.
- Have lived in the UK for three continuous years immediately prior to application.
- Have leave to enter or leave to remain and work in the UK for an indefinite period leave to remain in the UK.
- Ideally, hold 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 hands, neck, forearms of face that could be offensive. Tattoos - The Force is currently reviewing the Standards and Appearance Policy, with particular focus on Tattoos. All visible tattoos will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, pending consultation of the policy review. Until such time, please do not be discouraged from applying to the Force. Any visible tattoos will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
- Must not be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group
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
- Starting salary of either £23,556 or £26,682 depending on qualifications/accreditation/experience. This rises year on year up to £43,032 at seven years’ service
- 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
- Ongoing training and development opportunities leading to rank progression, Sergeant, Inspector, Chief Inspector, Superintendent, Chief Superintendent and beyond.
- 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.
Recruitment Timeline:
The planned start date is February 2024.
Please make sure you are available for dates within all stages of the recruitment process as alternatives may not be able to be accommodated. Dates are subject to change.
National Sift: 13th June 20 23 – 27th June 2023
National Assessment Centre: 25th July 2023 – 1st August 2023
Force Interview: 4th September 2023 – 15th September 2023
Contact point for applicants:
For further information about the role, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on policerecruit@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
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: Positive Action - Join SYP - SYP (southyorkshire.police.uk)
If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
Closing Date: 31st May 2023
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This opportunity is closed to applications.