Entry Routes
At the present time Humberside Police are able to provide a single entry route to become a Police Constable, The PCEP - Police Constable Entry Programme.
Via this entry route we offer both Uniform and Detective pathways, and the programmes will be named as follows:
- PCEP – Uniform Pathway
- PCEP – Detective Pathway
The eligibility criteria remain the same, You don't need a degree to join us, but we do require a minimum standard of education. However, the role and course content differ between the pathways.
PCEP (regardless of pathway) is the only current entry route offered by Humberside Police. If you’re interested in other entry routes available to police forces, please visit College of Policing.
We are not recruiting at the present time.
Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) Uniform
- Two-year programme
- Probation: two years
- Training: Approx. 22 weeks at Courtland Road
Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) Detective Pathway
- Two-year programme
- Probation: two years
- Training: Approx. 22 weeks at Courtland Road plus additional Investigative Training
Eligibility Criteria
- Be 17 years of age or over to apply and 18 years of age by time of appointment. There is no upper age limit for applying to join Humberside Police.
- Hold a full, valid manual EU/UK driving licence at time of application.
- Have a history of regular attendance during education or in employment. Full 5-year reference history is required as part of pre-employment, gaps must be evidenced.
- Maintain a good level of physical fitness.
- Comply with our tattoo policy. Please submit clear close-up photos of all tattoos along with descriptions and meanings.
- Meet vetting requirements – this means having no criminal convictions (some minor offences may be considered on an individual basis).
Right to work
- Applicants must have resided in the UK for three continuous years immediately prior to application. Any period of travel needs to be less than one year.
- You must hold unrestricted Right to Work in the UK to apply. Please submit this alongside your application.
Qualification Criteria
- Hold a Level 3 qualification alongside Level 2 English Language and Maths. You must provide proof of qualification and it must be in line with government guidelines (below).
Images of ALL relevant qualifications (Level 3 and Level 2 English Language and Maths) must be uploaded at time of application, or else you will not be progressed. .
If you have qualifications from outside the UK then please submit translated documents alongside the original copy.
Level 2 Qualification is equivalent to GCSE Grade C / 4 or Functional Skills.
If you do not hold a Level 3 Qualification, you may be eligible as part of the following (Please note Level 2 English Language and Maths are still required as standard).
- A current serving PCSO, who has passed probationary period, completed your professional development plan, and served 12 months in post at time of application.
- Or a current serving Special Constable, who has attained IPS at time of application, and served 12 months in post at time of application.
- Or a current Humberside Police Staff member, who has passed probationary period, and served 12 months in post at time of application.
- Or an Armed Forces applicant who has successfully completed a 2-year term of service and achieved exemplary service can submit a service record and reference in place of the Level 3 Qualification requirement.
- Or 2 years relevant experience in the following areas will be assessed by the Talent Acquisition Team on a case-by-case basis:
- Border Force
- Criminal Justice Sector/CPS/Courts
- Cyber/Digital and Financial Fraud Crimes
- Emergency Services
- Health and Social Care Sectors
- Justice and Law Enforcement Sectors
- Prison Service
- Professional Services/Project Management
- Teaching
- Youth Work
If applying using equivalent experience, please ensure you make use of the 500-word limit and evidence why your skills and experience suit the role of a Police Constable.
Further guidance on whether your qualification meets the requirement can be found on the gov.uk website. Please note that this is just a guide for reference and is subject to change. Each qualification will be subject to eligibility checks at shortlisting.
Further Information for PCEP Uniform and PCEP – Detective Pathway
You will be a Student Officer from your first day of joining us and will spend two years following a work-based training programme. The programme integrates your training and the achievement of Operational Competence. You’ll cover all required learning required for the role of Police Constable (Detective Pathway Candidates will receive additional investigative training to specialise as a Detective Constable).
- You will receive excellent operational training required to become a Police Constable delivered by our Learning and Development department.
- After Initial Training you will be supported by a Tutor Constable and receive individual support. Your tutor will support your transition into the workplace and assist you to put what you learn in the classroom into practice.
- You will have access to a dedicated assessment team who will support you in evidencing the requirements required for achieving operational competence.