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A welcome from the Chief Constable
I am delighted that you are interested in a career with Derbyshire Constabulary.
If you choose to work with us, you will learn our clear vision for how we serve our communities, work with our partners, and deliver an outstanding policing service.
Alongside our purpose, we continue to be guided by the values agreed by our workforce, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect and Proud to serve which underpin our approach to policing and shape the way we work every day to provide the highest standards of policing to the people of Derbyshire.
Central to our approach are our four force priorities: Prevent, Respond, Safeguard and Investigate. These priorities provide a clear focus for our activity, helping us to reduce crime and harm, protect vulnerable people, respond effectively to those in need, and pursue offenders to bring them to justice. They will influence our decision-making, guide our resources, and shape the outcomes we seek to achieve for our communities.
We are committed to delivering an excellent public service, placing victims at the heart of what we do and working closely with our communities and partners to build trust, confidence and legitimacy. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive and high-performing organisation where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential through a One Derbyshire approach.
Together, with our partners and the public, I am confident we will continue to build a stronger, safer Derbyshire. I wish you all the best for your future and I hope to see you around very soon.
Bring your skills to Derbyshire
Transfer to us
This is an exciting time to be working for us. Policing in Derbyshire is a challenge like no other, and will bring new opportunities for even the most experienced officer. Expand your skills and build an exceptional career here with us, set against the backdrop of working in one of England's most exciting counties.
The size, diversity and importance of our organisation means that we have a huge range of potential career paths, spanning different areas of policing and specialisms. Working with you to understand your skill-set we will post you based on your needs and ours.
The recruitment process
Our selection process is simple – you're already an experienced officer and that speaks volumes! Once you've submitted your application form, we'll review this to understand your expertise and experience to match you to a role. As part of this we'll check you meet our eligibility criteria – if you're a current serving officer who is meeting the day-to-day requirements of their role, you'll likely have no issue here.
We'll review your situation when you apply and guide you through anything you need to do and through our pre-employment process. If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend our HQ in Ripley for an assessment. This may include an interview and a presentation. We will provide you with full details prior to your attendance.
How you'll be trained
We arrange an induction for you, so you can get to know us. We'll arrange any relevant training courses for you to help you settle into your new position. You will likely notice a change in pace and demand through your training, but you will be able to call upon your own experience and the support of others around you through this period. There will be highly experienced and skilled officers around you who will always be there to help or assist.
Beyond your initial training, we aim to support the continuous professional development of our officers. There is a wide range of development prospects at Derbyshire Constabulary, whether promotional or a lateral move. Upon transferring to us, you can be confident you’ll be working with a professional team of people. We are committed to working together to ensure we deliver on our promises of making our diverse communities safer.
Entry requirements
In order to transfer to us, you will need to:
- Be serving with a Home Office force. Officers wanting to transfer must have completed their probationary period and currently employed at a national force
- Have no outstanding disciplinary or integrity issues.
- Have resided in the UK for three years immediately prior to submitting your application
- hold a full manual driving licence.
What we can offer you
Pay
Pay
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship / Police Constable Entry Proramme
As a police or detective constable you’ll receive an expected starting salary of £29,907. After seven years your expected salary will be £48,231.
Detective Constable Programme
As a police or detective constable you’ll receive an expected starting salary of £29,907. After seven years your expected salary will be £48,231.
Police Community Support Officers
During the first 6 weeks of training, successful applicants can expect to earn £22,671. After completing training, the salary increases to £28,946.
Detective Staff Investigators
The starting salary is £29,085 (pay point 25) and progression beyond this will be dependent on achieving accreditation in the investigation of volume crime (Professionalising the Investigative Process (PiP) level 1).
Pensions
Pensions
All police officers and staff are able to join one of our pension schemes - and we’d highly recommend doing it. As a police officer you'll have the option to retire at 60.
As a member of our police staff, you can join the Local Government Pension Scheme. It’s one of the largest public sector pension schemes in the UK, with 4.6 million members.
You can also join a recognised national scheme provided by our chosen administrator. Both of these schemes offer final salary, plus other benefits such as life cover or ill health benefits.
Funded learning
Funded learning
We are offering new funded learning entry routes into policing:
The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)
Whichever route you choose, you'll be employed as an officer from day one, and spend time training with experienced officers on the frontline whilst also working towards a fully funded degree or graduate diploma.
Annual leave
Annual leave
We recognise the hard work and effort of all our staff by making sure they’re adequately rewarded with time off. As a police officer, you’ll receive 22 days’ holiday, rising to 30 days according to length of service. (This is in addition to public holidays).
We also provide a number of other forms of leave, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave, special leave with and without pay, carers leave, parental leave and career breaks of up to five years.
Flexible working
Flexible working
Nine-to-five isn’t for everyone. That’s why we encourage flexible working. Flexible working patterns that help you balance your working life with other commitments and interests you may have. While there’s normally a qualifying period, we’ll always look at each case individually and on its own merits.
We’ll consider all requests and try to accommodate them provided they fit in with operational demands. In short, we strive to be a flexible employer, but we expect you to be flexible too. For example, you couldn't suddenly stop and go home in the middle of a suspect interview or while taking a victim statement just because your scheduled shift has ended.
When it comes to shifts, the good news is that you'll be advised of your shift pattern a year in advance. This allows you to plan your work-life balance accordingly. It’s all part of our commitment to providing a healthy working environment and improving the quality of life of everyone who works with us.
Rewards and Benefits
When you join the force, you’ll have access to a wide variety of benefits. Whether it’s eye care vouchers or the chance to get involved in one of our many sports clubs, we’ve got something for everyone
What we can offer you
Derbyshire - A diverse county
Derbyshire Constabulary has a strong and unequivocal commitment to delivering a high-quality policing service for everyone in Derbyshire – whether for our one million residents or our 10 million visitors to the Peak District.
We’re not the largest of forces but we make the headlines because we aren’t afraid to try new approaches, guided by our principles of doing the right thing, making a difference and shaping the future.
Whilst our urban areas present some challenging policing problems, Derbyshire is a predominantly rural area, much of it within the Peak District National Park, offering opportunities for an outdoor lifestyle and an enhanced quality of life. Our central location, with excellent transport links, makes us accessible from most areas of the country. Find out more about Derbyshire
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