06-2026 (DCEP) Detective Constable Entry Programme

Vacancy Reference Number: 22057

Number of Vacancies: 100

Location: Acton, Barking, Barnet, Belgravia, Bethnal Green, Bexleyheath, Bow, Brixton, Bromley, Buckingham Place, Catford, Charing Cross, Chingford, Chiswick, Croydon, Dagenham, Ealing, Edmonton, Eltham, Enfield, Forest Gate, Hammersmith, Harrow, Hayes, Heathrow, Hendon, Holborn, Holloway, Hornsey, Hounslow, Hyde Park, Ilford, Islington, Kennington, Kensington, Kentish Town, Kilburn, Kings Cross, Kingston, Lambeth, Lavender Hill, Lewisham, Leytonstone, Limehouse, Mitcham, New Cross, Notting Hill, Paddington, Peckham, Plaistow, Plumstead, Putney, Romford, Shoreditch, Sidcup, Southall, Southwark, St James Park, St Pancras, Stoke Newington, Stratford, Sutton, Teddington, Tottenham, Twickenham, Uxbridge, Vauxhall, Victoria Embankment, Walworth, Wandsworth, Wembley, West Brompton, West Croydon, West Hampstead, Westminster, Wimbledon, Wood Green.

Rank: Detective Constable

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 40 hours per week

Type of Contract: Police Officer - Subject to posting

The Met is working hard to restore Londoners' trust and confidence, reduce crime and maintain high standards. We want people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join our dedicated team. With your determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer.

If you thrive on problem solving, have good communication skills and love teamwork, then this is the job for you. It's a career that comes with excellent pay and benefits, stability, and varied career progression opportunities.

Detective Constable Entry Programme (DCEP)

Start a career that matters and make a difference every day. This programme incorporates a 'uniform first' approach where you will spend time working in a front-line uniformed police constable role before starting your detective learning. It's a four-year programme based on the national policing curriculum, focusing on preparing you to become a substantive police constable and a well-rounded detective.

Through different roles including public protection and local investigations, you'll enhance your skills and knowledge. You'll be fully supported throughout your training and regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours.

As a detective, you'll work as part of a team to deliver a high-quality service to the public. You'll support victims of crime and bring offenders to justice, investigating and analysing evidence to uncover the truth.

Pay: You will receive a starting salary of £42,210, which includes allowances. Your salary increases to £44,844 after two years upon satisfactory completion of probation, and may increase each year up to £59,994 after 5 years.

Eligibility:

• Academic requirements: A recognised UK degree (level 6) qualification or an equivalent overseas degree supported by an ENIC Statement of Comparability, and a functional English Language Level 2 qualification.
• Age: You must be 18 to start your training.
• Nationality: Indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK is essential for non-UK applicants.
• Physical fitness: You will need to pass our fitness test and meet police eyesight standards.
• Tattoos: Some tattoos may prevent you from working for the Met depending on their depiction and location.
• Criminal conviction/caution: Eligibility will depend on the age and nature of any offences.
• Membership of groups or organisations: Membership of groups that contradict our values will disqualify you.

The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and encourages applications from people with disabilities, ethnic minority groups, and women.