Position Overview & Specifications
What could you be with a degree?
The job of being a police officer is an extremely challenging and rewarding career and no two days are ever the same.
On any given shift you could be responding to an emergency call, carrying out a search warrant, arresting a drug dealer or being a reassuring face to a victim of domestic abuse. On your next shift you could be patrolling in the local community, helping vulnerable people, interviewing a suspect in custody, or giving evidence in court.
Policing is not purely about enforcement, your communication skills and ability to build relationships with the public will be key.
You’ll need determination, patience, and the ability to champion those around you.
Policing is one career, with countless opportunities. You can progress through the ranks or specialise in an area that interests you. You could become a detective, join our firearms or roads policing units or one of our public protection teams.
Wherever you decide to take your career, we will support you and help you develop to be the best officer you can be.
Find out where your policing career will take you and apply today
As a police constable, you can earn a salary starting from £26,680 rising to £43,030 over seven-years.
You'll also benefit from:
- Police pension scheme
- Career progression
- Generous annual leave entitlement which increases as part of your service
- Suffolk Police supports work-life balance supported by family friendly policies
- Be part of a wider police family
- Access to officer and staff associations, active groups and networks
- Enhanced maternity benefits
- 24/7 wellbeing support and advice for professional and personal matters
- Access to discounts schemes via Bluelight Card
A police officer’s role is demanding and diverse. You’re the one everyone looks to for help. It is a big decision to join, and this isn’t your average nine to five
We’re looking for people who have the judgement to make quick decisions; have great people skills; can show compassion and empathy to help those in need; who’ll have their colleagues back no matter what and the resilience to serve the community every single day.
You’ll receive training and support throughout your career to help you manage the demands of policing, but it’s important to be sure that becoming a police officer is right for you.
There is a variety of entry routes to ensure that there's a pathway suited to everyone.
- If you already have a degree, you may wish to enter using the Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP)
- If you do not already have a degree, you may wish to enter using the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)
Our jobs are diverse and to match the variety we offer, we strive to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are especially keen to increase the number of women in policing, officers from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and candidates from the LGBT+ community.
To apply for the role of Police Officer you will need to:
- be aged 17 years or over on the day you submit your application. You must be 18 years or over to start in post.
- have lived in the UK for 3 continuous years immediately prior to application.
- have leave to enter, or leave to remain in the UK for an indefinite period.
- have a current full UK manual driving licence, by the time of appointment.
- not be a member (current or previous) of the British National Party (BNP) or any other proscribed terrorist organisations or groups.
- not have tattoos which cause offence.
- not have serious motoring offences
- not have 6 or more points on your licence.
- Meet the below qualification criteria
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,680.00-£43,030.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you have a minimum of two A levels at C/4 or above, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, (as defined in the Education and Skills Act 2008, including international qualification equivalents), that equates to a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points?
Work Location: In person