Accelerated Detective Programme (Detective DHEP)

Join to apply for the Accelerated Detective Programme (Detective DHEP) role at Bedfordshire Police. This range is provided by Bedfordshire Police. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Accelerated Detective Programme, also known as the Detective Degree Holder Entry Programme (D-DHEP), is a two-year programme that combines on-the-job learning alongside working towards a fully funded graduate diploma with Anglia Ruskin University, all whilst earning a competitive salary and making a difference.

You will start with an initial 27-week phase of learning where we teach you all the knowledge and skills of frontline policing together with a crime National Investigators Examination top-up, which means you get to take the NIE exam in your first year with us. From there you will work on patrol as a police officer where you will respond to emergency and non-emergency calls in uniform. You will be supported by a tutor to practice your safe and lawful competency in the workplace and gain Independent Patrol Status.

In year two, we start by teaching the detective role elements such as specialist interviewing techniques; you also have two placements in an investigative environment. The first will be in a volume crime team and the second in a specialist unit such as intelligence, serious sexual offences, and serious assaults. Following successful completion of the two-year training period, you will be confirmed as a Detective Constable and posted within one of our specialist investigative teams.

Starting salary is £29,907 per annum plus £1,500 location allowance.

• Ideally, you will hold a full UK manual driving licence. If not, you must hold one within 18 months of your start date.
• You are required to hold a Degree; this can be in any subject (there are no restrictions in place regarding classification of the award).
• No policing experience is necessary, but it is essential that candidates applying display the skills and attributes suited to the role, including an inquisitive mind, excellent interpersonal skills, and a high level of integrity.

It’s a challenging job but one which is extremely diverse and rewarding. In the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your academic qualifications for assessment by Anglia Ruskin University. In anticipation of this, please ensure that you have evidential certificates available for all qualifications. If these are not supplied when requested, this will either result in us being unable to continue with your application or delays to your progress.

If you do not have copies of your GCSE, O Level, CSE or A-Level you can request a certified statement of results. Please view this link for more information. We strongly advise that you read the information available on our website prior to completing the application form as it contains important information and guidance; the information will assist you with making a successful application and provides a comprehensive overview of the entry requirements.

Please note that there will be limited numbers of places available on our Detective cohorts, so don’t delay - access the application through the ‘apply now’ button. Your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and you will then be invited to attend the online College of Policing National SIFT.

Bedfordshire Police is committed to fairness towards all members of the community. We are looking for individuals with a range of skills and experiences from a mixture of backgrounds in order to deliver an excellent Police service. We welcome and encourage applications from all diverse groups from within our communities.