Detective Constable

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Detective Constable: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Location: Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Contract: Full-time & Permanent

Detective Constables are the key role responsible for bringing justice to victims impacted by crime.

As a Detective Constable (DC), you will work across an increasingly diverse community and face an ever-changing criminal landscape.

What is the difference between a Police Constable and a Detective Constable?

Whilst these two roles work hand in hand and both respond to victims of crime, Police Constables are at the forefront of the prevention and detection of crime, keeping communities safe and acting on emergency calls, whereas Detective Constables focus on the investigation of serious and complex crime which impacts the victims and communities.

Both roles play a key part in responding to crime, keeping communities safe and delivering exceptional, local policing.

About the role

You will build on the core skills gained as a Police Constable, and develop the skills and knowledge to deal with new and emerging types of crime, such as cybercrime and fraud as well as high-harm offences like rape and domestic abuse. You could find yourself:

• Investigating reported crimes

• Apprehending, arresting and interviewing suspects

• Leading at crime scenes

• Supporting victims and witnesses

• Safeguarding vulnerable people and preventing them from being victimised

• Engaging with children and young people to help change perceptions of the police

• Working with emergency service colleagues and those from a range of other agencies including social services

• Collating and presenting evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service and the courts to ensure we bring offenders to justice.

Training

All new recruits will undertake our elite training programme where you will become a Police Officer from day one. Once the core skills are taught, the training is then adapted to train you to become a Detective Constable.

You’ll receive world-class training and mentoring, which will see you develop the skills and knowledge you need to be able to:

• Apply investigative skills and intelligence to solving crimes

• Deliver exceptional, local policing

• Ensure public order and safety while supporting major police operations

• Put victims first whilst responding to and investigating crime

• Deliver national policing objectives at a community level

Salary and Benefits

Your starting full time salary will be over £28,000 plus allowances and benefits.

You will have the opportunity to earn over £40,000 after seven years as a Detective Constable.

In addition to the competitive salary and highly rewarding career, our benefits include, but are not limited to;

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Competitive pension scheme;

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Generous annual leave allowance;

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Retail, food and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure & Sports and Blue Light Card;

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Excellent wellbeing support;

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Gym facilities at several of our buildings;

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Fantastic career progression including development and secondment opportunities.

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As an apprentice PCSO your on-the-job learning will also be accredited with a Level 4 Diploma in Community Policing Practice.

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A rewarding job where no two days are the same

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Feeling valued in your community

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Training and development opportunities throughout your career

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Wellbeing support and advice, for professional and personal matters including an employee assistance programme, physiotherapy and an in-house occupational health service

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Access to supportive and active staff groups, networks and associations including:

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Mental and emotional wellbeing support

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Age Network

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BEAM Network

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Christian Police Association (CPA)

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Hampshire Association of Muslim Police

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LGBT+ Network

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Inspire

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Men's Forum

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Trauma & PTSD Support

Career Opportunities

Once you have completed your Detective training you can choose to specialise in a particular area of detective work, such as:

• Child Abuse Investigation

• Rape and Serious Sexual Offences

• Economic Crime

• Major Crime including Murder Investigations

• Counter Terrorism

• With experience, you will also be able to apply for promotion to Detective Sergeant, Detective Inspector or Detective Chief Inspector as your career progresses.

About you

We want you for the person you are, the work and life experience you have and the skills you can bring to the organisation.

We need people who:

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Can cope under pressure and never give up,

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Can negotiate and deal with sensitive situations,

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Can work both independently and part of a team,

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Have excellent communication skills,

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Able to solve problems,

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Can write concise reports or other documents,

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Can make logical, confident decisions,

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Have great leadership skills, you will be able to lead by example and seek advice when needed,

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Can develop and maintain resilience.

Apply today to start your career with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and make a difference to your life, career and community