Overview
Join to apply for the Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) role at Surrey and Sussex Police.
Vacancy Information Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) replaces the Initial police Learning & Development Programme (IPLDP).
As a Police Officer, you can change your life and the lives of others. With opportunities to pursue a wide range of policing specialisms, a career as a Police Officer opens doors to roles in areas such as safeguarding, community engagement, investigations and anti-terrorism. With this vast range of career opportunities to explore and diverse demands each day, policing is a job like no other, dedicated to catching criminals, protecting communities and delivering an outstanding service.
You will be paid a full time salary of £31,907 which includes £2,000 South East Allowance. We are looking for people who have the judgement to make quick decisions; are confident to be first person in; have the compassion and empathy to help those in need and the resilience to serve the community every single day. In return, we offer you a good starting salary, great training experiences, opportunities for progression, and the pride that comes from helping others. Put simply, you can change lives.
Chief Constables' Message We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you. We wish you all the very best with your application.
Eligibility Criteria
To Apply To PCEP You Must
* 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.
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for the PCEP you will need to:
* Have achieved one A Level grade (A*-C) and one A level grade A*-E or AS level in a different subject, or a level 3 equivalent OR a higher qualification. You must have a minimum of 48 UCAS points. You can check how many points your qualification is worth on the UCAS tariff calculator. Applicants can hold a Level 3 BTEC as long as this qualification meets the minimum 48 UCAS tariff points. The Certificate in Knowledge of Policing is accepted.
* Have achieved GCSE English at grade A*-C/9-4 or an educational equivalent to a Level 2. You will need to provide copies of your qualification on your application form. Degree Holders do not need to provide a Level 2 English qualification unless your degree was taught and assessed in a language other than English.
You will need to provide copies of your qualifications with your application form. Applicants in their final year of studying towards a Level 3 qualification or a Degree can apply using predicted grades. You will need to supply proof of your qualifications when you receive your results in August/September.
Applicants without a Level 3 qualification can be considered if they meet certain service criteria (current serving Special Constable/PCSO with Independent Patrol, current Investigating Officers or related roles, or recent military/law enforcement experience) as outlined in the advert. If you meet one of these service requirements please complete the Level 3 form attached to this advert and submit this with your application. Applicants who do not meet the Level 3 criteria and have work experience assessed against a Level 3 framework can also apply; you will be asked to complete a written experience assessment and online verbal reasoning and numerical tests.
Have a question? If you have a query about any aspect of your recruitment journey, our recruitment experts can answer your questions. Email the team to book a one-to-one conversation.
Recruitment Process
Stage 1: Application Form and Eligibility Checks
Stage 2: National Sift - Behavioural Style Questionnaire and Situational Judgement Test
Stage 3: National Assessment Centre - Written briefing and competency-based interview
Stage 4: Competency Based Interview
Stage 5: Pre-employment checks consisting of references, vetting, medical, biometric vetting and substance misuse testing and fitness testing. We anticipate start dates to be from June 2026 onwards. Please note that we cannot guarantee any specific start date.
Please note that during the first 16 weeks of training you will not be able to take any annual leave.
Diversity Statement
We are committed to open and accessible recruitment and to being an anti-racist police service. We value diversity and include Equality, Diversity and Inclusion information for Surrey Police and Sussex Police. We are proud members of Disability Confident, Race Equality Matters, the Race at Work Charter, the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Some emails may be filtered as spam; please check this regularly.
Attachments
* Candidate Level 3 Eligibility Form.docx
Note: This description reflects the information in the original advert and has been reformatted for readability.
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