Detective Constable

1 week ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Police Full time £25,000 - £50,256 per year
Description

Train to become a Detective while gaining practical, hands-on policing experience.

Do you have a passion for solving puzzles? Are you a seeker of truth? Do you want a career that supports your community and provides job satisfaction? If so, join West Midlands Police as a Detective Constable through our Detective PCEP route.

As a Detective Constable, you'll investigate complex cases, uncover hidden truths, and deliver justice to those who need it most. You'll provide critical support for victims of crime while engaging with the community to build trust and achieve successful case outcomes. No two days are the same, and you could work in departments such as the Public Protection Unit (PPU), FCID, Homicide, or Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU).

If you already have an active application to become a Police Officer, please do not submit another. You can log into Oracle to check the progress of your existing application. If you were successful in becoming a Police Officer within the past 3 months, please do not reapply. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept new applications if you were unsuccessful within the past 3 months.

About the Detective PCEP Programme

  • Vocational Route – A two-year, work-based programme designed for individuals who want to pursue a career as a Detective without studying towards a degree.
  • Initial Training – 22 weeks at Tally Ho Training Centre, combining classroom-based and practical on-the-job learning.
  • Frontline Experience – Year 1 focuses on training as a uniformed Police Constable with Response and Neighbourhood teams, responding to emergency calls and working shifts on a 24/7 basis.
  • Detective Specialism – Year 2 shifts focus to investigations, with attachments to operational teams handling complex and serious crimes. 
  • Future Opportunities – Upon completion of probation, you will become a fully qualified Detective, with opportunities for promotion and specialisation in areas such as Counter Terrorism, Serious & Organised Crime, Fraud, and County Lines.

What's in it for you?

  • Starting salary: £31,164.00, rising annually up to £50,256.00 within seven years.
  • 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 after five years.
  • Extensive benefits, including a pension scheme, employee support, staff networks, and professional development opportunities. See our benefits website for more details.
  • A career that matters – make a lasting impact on communities while developing your skills and future.

Who can apply?

You must have:

  • Level 2 English (Grade C/4 or above) AND
  • Level 3 qualification, 2 A-levels, or an equivalent qualification recognised by UK NARIC.
  • OR 12 months relevant policing experience (e.g., Special Constables, PCSOs, PSI/PSIOs, Detention/Escort Officers, Force Contact).
  • OR 18 months current military service in place of Level 3 qualification.

Only final certificates will be accepted, these must be uploaded with your application. Visit our careers website for more information about the qualifications required for different career routes.

Fitness, Medical & Vetting

  • Must meet the bleep test standard of 5.4.
  • Must pass medical checks, which may include drug and fitness testing.
  • Must pass our required vetting checks. See our Vetting FAQ for more information.

Residency & Nationality

  • Lived in the UK for the past three years.
  • Must be a British, Irish, or EEA national, or have the right to work in the UK without restrictions.

Application Process

  • Our careers website provides a step-by-step breakdown of the application process.
  • Training & Probation – A two-year, vocational programme combining practical policing experience with Detective specialism training.

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