Detective Constable

Bedfordshire Police are recruiting for the Accelerated Detective Constable Programme (ADCP) a fast track program to take you from applicant to Detective in 2 years. Applicants are sought with a curious, inquiring mind, who think they have what it takes to be a Detective.

In you first year you will be required to complete the current intensive regular Police Officer training as well as the National Investigators Exam. Officers will then progress to receive specialist Detective training within an investigative environment.

Following successful completion of the two-year training period, officers will be confirmed as a Detective and posted within one of our specialist investigative teams.

**Why work for Bedfordshire Police?**

We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.

**Benefits include**:

- Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employer contributions and death in service.
- Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (police staff - 24 to 33 days, police officers 22 to 30 days).
- Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
- Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service).
- Carers and discretionary leave.
- Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working (depending on role requirements).
- Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available (depending on location).
- Each force has its own sports or sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to Blue Light Card providing discounts to Emergency Services on the high street and online.
- Access to Police Mutual providing financial support including savings plans, insurance, breakdown cover, loans and independent financial advice.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Various support groups including Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Support Group, Christian Police Association (CPA), Disability Awareness Network (DAWN), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT), Menopause Action Group, Police Chaplains.
- Access to a Trade Union (UNISON)/Staff Association (Federation).
- The Backup Buddy Police Support app is designed to help with mental health issues and gives practical advice and support as well as a range of podcasts.
- Opportunities for development and further study including Further You Talent Management, Be You BCH Senior Leadership Programme, and supervisory leadership workshops.

**Equality, Diversity and Inclusion**

We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.

**Flexible Working**

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.

**Recruitment and Selection Policy**

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

**Police Barred and Advisory Lists**

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

**Vetting and Safeguarding**

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: From £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Financial planning services
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Have you lived in the UK for the last 3 years with permanent UK residency/indefinite leave to remain?

Work Location: In person