Police Constable Entry Programme; PCEP​/Detective Constable Entry Programme; DCEP

Police Constable Entry Programme / Detective Constable Entry Programme (PCEP/DCEP)

£31,164

Do you want a career which is challenging, where no two days are the same and where your actions and decisions will help to ensure that Staffordshire is a safer place to live? If so, a career as a Police Constable with Staffordshire Police may be just the job for you.

We are recruiting for both the Police Constable and Detective Constable routes.

• Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths (e.g. a GCSE at grade C or above, Functional Skills Level 2, Key Skills Level 2 (Communication and / or Literacy) or Adult Numeracy / Literacy)
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence

Experience will be considered for those that do not hold Level 2 qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 months operational experience within the past 12 months in any of the following roles: PCSO, IO, Special Constable, CDO, Prison Officer, Armed Forces background (not including deployment), Military background (not including deployment)

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.

• Application – closing 30th January 2026
• National Sift – throughout advert
• Online Assessment Centre – 12th – 19th February 2026
• Face to Face Interview – W.C 27th April 2026
• Pre-Employment Checks
• Course commencing in November 2026

• 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

Please note;
Annual leave dates are already set for the duration of the course therefore if you have any holidays/special occasions booked for 2026/2027 these may not be accommodated and result in a delay of a start date. Please inform us of any dates at the point of an offer.

To be eligible for this route and to apply you must have the following; please upload copies of your certificates in the Certificate upload section on the main application form.

Residency Eligibility: you will need to have been a resident in the UK for the last three years consecutively for RV Level roles and five years for MV Level roles.

We want to continually improve our recruitment processes and to remove any barriers to equal opportunities that could disadvantage those from particular backgrounds. We use a “blind” shortlisting process and hope that by using this method we will be able to promote greater diversity in our workforce and remove any subconscious decisions based on biases.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we operate the Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need reasonable adjustments to progress your application please contact hr recruitment. to discuss your needs.

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.

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, that here in Staffordshire Police 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.ac