Job Description
The Professional Policing Degree (PPD) provides an entry route into policing for graduates who wish to join the Avon and Somerset Police as a Police Officer. The degree is based on the national curriculum for the police constable role and gives candidates the knowledge and skills required for policing.
Eligibility & Qualifications
* Completed or due to complete a Professional Policing Degree within the last five years of application.
* Hold a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
* Have a checkable history in the UK for at least the last three years.
* Alternative route: if you hold a degree in a subject other than Professional Policing you may be eligible through the Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP).
* Alternative route: if you do not hold a degree you may be eligible through the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA).
Responsibilities
* Deliver the highest level of service to communities, providing care and reassurance to individuals in distress.
* Respond to emergency incidents, including road traffic collisions, domestic abuse, anti‑social behaviour and other crimes.
* Work in a variety of shift patterns – days, evenings, nights and weekends.
* Communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds to support victims and protect the public.
* Collaborate with multi‑skilled professionals to achieve operational competence.
Training & Programme
You will be appointed as a police officer from day one. The first 9 weeks include personal protection training, driver training, system training and classroom learning at Police Headquarters in Portishead. After this initial period you will undertake a tutorship with a 24/7 response team to achieve Independent Patrol Status, followed by a two‑year probation period culminating in full occupational competence.
Salary & Benefits
Starting salary is £31,164, rising to £50,256 after six years of service. Benefits include the Police Pension Scheme (2015), shift allowances, company laptop and mobile phone, insurance schemes and substantial holiday entitlement. Relocation support may be offered to successful applicants.
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