Overview
Join to apply for the Police Constable - Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) role at Staffordshire Police.
Starting Salary £31,164.
Qualifications
* A Bachelor’s degree in any subject in 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
Important information for applicants
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.
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.
For more information about becoming a Police Constable at Staffordshire Police, please visit the Staffordshire Police website: Police Officer | Staffordshire Police.
We have a range of intakes; candidates will be informed on which intake they would join following a successful selection process.
Closing Date
Closing date for receipt of submitted applications: Midday Tuesday 30 September. Due to high interest in this position, the advert may close earlier than anticipated; apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Selection Process
1. Application - closing date 30 September
2. National Sift - throughout applications
3. Online Assessment Centre - scheduled for October
4. Face to Face Interview - scheduled for December
5. Pre-Employment Checks
6. Course dates from April 2026
Benefits
* 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
Equality and Inclusion
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 we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply. There will be Step in support sessions throughout the selection process. For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk
Please Note If You Are Successful At Interview And Commence Pre-employment Checks This Will Include Vetting, Please See What This Involves And The Process Via the Below Link: Police vetting process | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk)
Staffordshire Police aim to ensure a person with a disability has the right to access everyday work spaces and services. Access is not only about a physical means of entry; it is about making services easy to use for everyone.
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