Key Takeaways
- Earn a starting salary of £35,361 as a warranted police officer while undertaking a two-year work-based programme.
- This role is for individuals who have completed or are studying the Professional Policing Degree (PPD).
- Progression opportunities exist, with potential to earn over £55,000 by your seventh year.
- Primarily based in Berkshire, with potential consideration for Buckinghamshire or Oxfordshire locations.
- Must meet specific eligibility criteria including residency, degree status, and driving licence.
About the Role
This is a two-year work-based programme for individuals who already hold the Professional Policing Degree (PPD) or are in their second or third year of study.
What You'll Do
- Undertake an initial learning period of 12-14 weeks at our training centre in Sulhamstead or Kidlington.
- Move to your designated Local Policing Area for further operational coaching and tutoring.
- Receive training in critical areas such as evidence-based policing, decision-making and discretion, risk and public protection, and criminality and crime prevention.
- Upon successful completion of your two-year probation, you will be eligible to explore further opportunities for progression and specialism within the force.
Salary & Progression
- Earn a salary as a fully warranted police officer from day one.
- Starting salary: £35,361 per annum (including a £3,105 South-East allowance).
- By your seventh year in the job, officers can expect to earn in excess of £55,000 per annum.
Locations
This application is primarily for Berkshire, covering Bracknell, Maidenhead, Slough, Loddon Valley, Reading, and Newbury police stations. Consideration may also be given to main stations in Buckinghamshire or Oxfordshire if you can reach them. You should not apply for multiple locations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be at least 17 years of age upon application, and 18 by your first day.
- Be a British citizen, an EC/EEA national with Pre-Settled/Settled status, a Commonwealth citizen, or a foreign national with Indefinite Leave to Remain and no restrictions on your stay.
- Have been a UK resident for the last three years.
- Have completed the Professional Policing Degree or be in the last two years of the degree course.
- Apply within five years of your graduation date.
- Hold a full UK driving licence (manual or automatic) by the time of formal offer.
- No prior prison or youth detention time served. Criminal convictions will be assessed based on date, nature, and evidence of good character since the offence.
- Be in good health and able to perform duties physically and mentally.
- No piercings or tattoos that could cause offence.
- Live within 40 road miles and a 1-hour commute of two main police stations before a formal job offer.
- Flexibility is expected regarding postings based on organisational need.
About Thames Valley Police
We are committed to reflecting the communities we serve and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including all ethnic or religious backgrounds, LGBTQ+, and women. Our Positive Action and Engagement Team offers support throughout the recruitment process and can be contacted at positiveactionteam@thamesvalley.police.uk.