Entry Routes

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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.

Please visit our vacancies page to see if we’re currently recruiting!

Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) Uniform

Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) Detective Pathway

Two-year programme
Probation: two years
Training: Approx. 22 weeks at Courtland Road

Two-year programme
Probation: two years
Training: Approx. 22 weeks at Courtland Road plus additional Investigative Training

Entry requirements:

MUST hold a GCSE in English Language (Grade C and above or level 4 to 9) or equivalent.

and

hold a level 3 qualification including an International Baccalaureate Diploma or NVQ

have two A-Levels at grade E or above in any subject

have served the minimum four year term of service with the UK Armed Forces and have achieved an exemplary reference on discharge

Entry requirements:

MUST hold a GCSE in English Language (Grade C and above or level 4 to 9) or equivalent.

and

hold a level 3 qualification including an International Baccalaureate Diploma or NVQ

have two A-Levels at grade E or above in any subject

have served the minimum four year term of service with the UK Armed Forces and have achieved an exemplary reference on discharge

Eligibility Criteria

Be of 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.
Have a history of regular attendance during education or in employment.
Maintain a good level of fitness.
Comply with our tattoo policy.
Meet vetting requirements – this means having no criminal convictions (some minor offences may be considered on an individual basis).
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 Right to Work in the UK to apply. Please submit this alongside your application.
All qualifications will have to be evidenced before a formal offer is issued.

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.

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Entry Routes

Further Information for PCEP Uniform and PCEP – Detective Pathway