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We are currently accepting applications for the Professional Policing Degree, if this is the career for you please click here: Police Constable - Professional Policing Degree Holder - Surrey Police (lumesse-engage.com)
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The Professional Policing Degree Holder is aimed at those who have an undergraduate degree in Professional Policing.
You will be employed as a Police Officer from day one and receive a starting salary of £29,682 (including South East allowance of £3,000). The Professional Policing Degree Holder is based upon the national curriculum for the Police Constable role, therefore applicants on this entry route will enjoy a shorter ‘on-the-job’ training programme.
You will undergo a two-year training programme, during which time you will complete mandatory training such as personal safety and first aid. In Year One you will develop your core operational policing skills though a mixture of classroom and on the job learning. The initial learning phase of the course is held at our Headquarters in Guildford. You will then be partnered with an experienced Police Officer who will be your dedicated coach. Independent Patrol Status will also be achieved, enabling you to respond to incidents by yourself - but don’t worry as you will be continually supported throughout!
Your probation period will be two years and at the end you will be signed off as a fully competent Police Officer.
If you have completed a Professional Policing Degree or are currently in your final year of study – Surrey Police is the ideal force for you to start your career as a Police Officer.
Looking for a job where no two days are ever the same and where you can make a difference?
You’ll be hard pushed to find a role as rewarding as a Police Officer. You’ll have vital and unique role within Surrey’s communities; preventing and responding to crime, working to help and protect vulnerable people and using your skills to bring to justice for victims.
If you are already equipped with an accredited degree in Professional Policing, our new entry route offers a good starting salary and opportunities to specialise and progress your career, what are you waiting for?
Join Surrey Police and start making a difference.
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
As a police officer, every day will be different. It is one of the most fulfilling, challenging and varied roles you could do.
In your shift you could be carrying out a search warrant, arresting a drug dealer or being a reassuring face to a victim of abuse. Your next shift you could be patrolling a public event, interviewing a suspect in custody or collecting vital evidence. No one will know what each shift will bring, but we do know you won’t get bored.
Policing is not purely about enforcement, your communication skills and ability to build relationships with the public will be key. You will need to be caring and compassionate, dealing with victims of crime, witnesses and vulnerable members of our community. In a fast paced environment, you will need to be prepared for the unexpected and always be calm under pressure, making critical split second decisions.
There are many opportunities to progress through the ranks and/or specialise in an area of policing that interests you. You can become a detective or join the Tactical Firearms Unit; be part of the Roads Policing Unit or one of our Public Protection teams, just to name a few.
Wherever you decide to take your career, we will support you and help you develop to be the best officer you can be. Your development starts from day one and our new entry routes and training programme will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to be an effective police officer.
At Surrey Police, size is our advantage. As a smaller force we have a real family feel where it is easier to network, and we will support you in being the best you can be. With close proximity and easy transport links to London, the coast and beyond, Surrey offers lively towns and stunning countryside. Policing in Surrey is varied and never boring.
Variety. Challenge. Opportunity. You’ll find everything you’re looking for and more in Surrey.
We can offer you:
This is just a selection of our benefits, now find out more.
To be considered for entry to the Professional Policing Degree Holder, applicants must provide certificates, or proof of study if in final year of the following qualifications:
You will need to provide copies of your qualifications when you apply.
Additionally, to apply as a Police Officer you must:
The application process consists of several stages and it’s important to note that because of this, the average time from application to appointment is between 8–10 months.
Surrey Police has introduced a new online assessment process during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our national recruitment standards are maintained, and in the coming months this will continually be reviewed. During the current climate the following stages apply:
Stage One: Application form
Your personal details will be checked and that all eligibility criteria has been met.
Stage Two: Behavioural Style Questionnaire (BSQ)
A multiple-choice assessment, which will assess whether you have the right behavioural traits to work as a Police Constable.
Stage Three: Virtual Assessment Centre.
Stage Four: Online force interview
Interview conducted by a panel of Surrey Police representatives. This interview will be based upon the competency and values framework.
Stage Five: Pre-employment checks
This is when we begin our pre-employment checks which consist of a medical, vetting, biometric vetting and a fitness test.
If you have passed the National Assessment Centre (SEARCH, Day One or Online) in the past 24 months, you can transfer your score to Surrey Police.
Scores are valid for 24 months from the date of your assessment centre.
To transfer your score, please send a copy of your assessment report to [email protected]. You can request your report from the force at which it was undertaken.
Our ability to build trust, understand problems and support our communities across a range of policing matters, relies on us having a workforce that is reflective of our communities and all the unique individuals that exist within them. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and to eliminating discrimination.
We are very keen to encourage applications from those that have never considered policing as a career. Representation within our workforce from black and minority ethnic communities is currently much lower than we want it to be; by improving this we will be better able to serve our local communities and our work place will benefit from all the differences in thinking, points of view, and approaches that diversity brings.
We are actively working on a range of activities to improve this and one of the proactive ways we are seeking to increase representation is via a bespoke mentoring scheme which is aimed at guiding applicants from diverse communities through the recruitment process.
For more information email [email protected]
Visit our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion page for more details about our organisational culture and our commitment to creating an inclusive workforce.
To join Surrey Police in any role you will need to prove your right to work in the UK.
Do I have right to work in the UK?
Your right to work in the UK depends on your immigration status - this is also called your ‘leave’. If you don’t have the right to work, you might be able to apply for it.
You automatically have the right to work in the UK if:
You might have a right to work in the UK if you have a visa with a time limit. This is called having 'limited leave to enter or remain’.
If you entered the UK illegally or your leave has ended, you don’t have the right to work in the UK.
Proving your right to work in the UK
You might be able to prove your right to work online or by showing your employer certain documents. Any document you show your employer must be:
For further information about Right to work in the UK, please refer to the GOV.UK webpages.