Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) - Detective
This programme is designed for applicants who already have an existing degree in any subject (level 6), or who are working towards their final year (completed by December 2022) and have their predicted grades at time of application.
This detective route is suitable for applicants who wish to commence their career as a detective constable.
- Read about a day in the life of a detective.
In the modern age, detective constables undertake a complex role and operate at a degree level every day, so we are recognising the work we do with the appropriate level of qualification.
You will be a student officer from day one, earning while you learn, and will spend two and a half years following a work-based training programme that integrates your training and the achievement of Occupational Competence.
You’ll cover all police constable learning, plus the training required to be an investigator (detective constable). This will be bolstered by off-the-job learning delivered by our in-house training team. You will be fully supported, and the assessment of your learning is based on your role as a uniformed police constable and detective constable.
We have partnered with York St John University to deliver the training of our student officers. Upon successful completion of your training period, you will achieve a Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing Practice from York St John University.
More about the programme
Your work will be demanding as you will begin training as an operational police officer, working full shifts alongside studying for your qualification. However, you will be supported in your studies. Training is not delivered in a lecture/seminar style but is integrated into your police training and is more about workshops, group work, general teaching and interactivity. All learning material will be available to you '24/7' online.
You will be provided with 20 per cent ‘off the job’ time to carry out your studies and assessments are based on the role of a police officer and detective constable. Yes, there will be some essays and examinations on law and policy, but it is so much more, including e-portfolios, operational policing plans, problem solving, presentations, policy reviews, investigation plans, case studies and evidenced-based policing projects.
You will undergo initial police training to prepare you for your operational role. Educational modules will be integrated into the initial programme and post tutor phase.
The first 12 months will be spent developing your core skills as a uniform police constable on patrol. You will then spend the remaining 18 months in an investigation unit whilst studying for the National Investigators’ exam, completing your diploma studies along with your detective portfolio.
Successful candidates will not be able to transfer from the DHEP Detective programme to a DHEP Uniform programme once they have commenced with the force.
To apply for the programme you must:
- be 17 years of age or over, and at least 18 years of age by time of appointment. There is no upper age limit for applying to join Humberside Police
- ideally hold a full, valid manual EU/UK driving licence. If you do not currently hold a full manual UK/EU driving licence, you must hold one by the end of year one from the date of your appointment. Please ensure you upload an image of the front of the driving licence (if applicable) at time of application
- have a history of regular attendance during education or in employment
- maintain a good level of fitness
- have a BMI of 30 or below at point of application. If your BMI is above this at the point of your medical appointment, it will result in the withdrawal of your application. The NHS has a BMI calculator
- comply with our tattoo policy. Please ensure that you upload two images of all tattoos. One close-up image and at a distance to show where these are located
- meet our vetting requirements – this means having no criminal convictions (some minor offences may be considered on an individual basis)
- have resided in the UK for three continuous years immediately prior to application. Any period of travel needs to be less than one year
- hold Right to Work in the UK to apply. Please submit this alongside your application
- hold a level 6 qualification. Alternatively, applicants can be working towards the final year of their degree qualification and predicted grades from their education provider will be accepted. The degree must be completed by December 2022 in order to apply. An image of all relevant qualifications must be uploaded at the time of application. (We can only accept a transcript from your university for predicted grades)
Note: If you have qualifications from outside the UK then please contact us before you apply so that we can make an individual assessment about whether you meet our application criteria.
Alternatively, if you have served in the armed forces and have successfully completed the minimum term of service (usually four years) and have achieved an exemplary reference, please contact us before you apply so that we can make an individual assessment about whether you meet our application criteria.
- Salary - starting on £23,556. This increases to £26,682 following 22 weeks of initial training, reaching a salary of £43,032 after seven years.
- Shift pattern - as a patrol officer you will work four 12-hour shifts with four shifts off, providing you with a good work/life balance. Once you move into the Investigation Unit you will receive a new shift pattern which will include day shifts and late shifts. You should note that all shift patterns are subject to change. Please also note you can be posted anywhere in the Humberside force area.
- Unsociable hours - you will be paid an additional 10 per cent per hourly rate for every hour you work between 8pm and 6am.
- Pension scheme - we offer a contributory pension scheme which is based on a percentage of your pensionable pay. (12.44 per cent at appointment).
- Annual leave allowance - 22 days annual leave, increasing to 25 after two years at PC rank.
- Bridge pass - provided if your usual place of duty is on the opposite side of the bridge to your home. This is for use on journeys to and from work.
- Staff support - we are a disability confident employer and are committed to support our staff with all disabilities including dyslexia.
- Staff support groups – the opportunity to join a number of staff support and engagement forums and have a say on matters that are important to you, from Women in Policing to The Forum, and have a say on matters that are important to you.
- Generous contractual sick pay arrangements.
- Supportive maternity/paternity/shared parental leave provisions.
- A range of health and wellbeing initiatives including free access to our in-house gyms, Employee Assistance Programme and a range of other proactive health measures including cycle-to-work scheme.
- Ongoing professional development.
- A working environment that values diversity and inclusion.
Armed forces
As part of the Armed Forces Covenant scheme, Humberside Police offer support to ex-forces candidates going through the recruitment process, we encourage any candidates to self-declare their forces background on the application form.
Positive action
Humberside Police welcome applications from underrepresented communities. For further information on positive action within Humberside Police, please visit the positive action page.