At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a neighbourhood policing team to create safer communities and tackle complex challenges.
- Company: Northamptonshire Police, a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer committed to public trust.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £31,164, 22 days annual leave, job security, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Supportive environment with dedicated coaching and access to a national peer network.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Open to graduates from any degree discipline; no prior policing experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 31164 - 31164 £ per year.
For every ambition. Every action. Every change.
If you’re ready to step into a role where your decisions make a real difference to people’s lives and the communities you serve, this is where your journey begins.
As a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, our two-year programme is designed to train and develop graduates from any degree discipline who are committed to building public trust and confidence in policing, reducing crime, and creating a lasting positive change in communities.
You don’t need any prior policing knowledge or experience to join us. What matters most is that your motivations align with our mission and your drive to make a meaningful impact.
The role
In a neighbourhood policing role, you’ll be at the heart of creating safer communities, working proactively to address long-term issues and improve quality of life.
You’ll spend two years embedded in a neighbourhood policing team using your problem-solving and decision‑making skills to identify risk, harm and threats.
You’ll tackle complex challenges such as anti-social behaviour, knife crime, violence against women and girls (VAWG), safeguarding vulnerable people, and drug-related crime.
Policing is demanding but deeply rewarding.
You’ll be supported every step of the way as you develop the skills to make a real, lasting difference, both on the frontline and as a future leader.
Northamptonshire Police
Northamptonshire Police serves communities across Northamptonshire, including towns such as Northampton, Kettering and Corby, as well as rural and semi-urban areas.
The force’s priorities include increasing neighbourhood policing visibility, tackling serious and organised crime, improving road safety, and protecting vulnerable people.
Why Police Now?
- Earn a starting salary of £31,164, paid from day one at your residential training academy.
- Complete a four-week internal attachment or external secondment in your second year, with previous opportunities at organisations such as Accenture and the Home Office.
- Receive dedicated support from a Performance and Development Coach throughout the two years and guidance with promotion and career progression, beyond the programme.
- Gain access to a national peer network of over 3,700 officers across police forces in England and Wales.
Benefits
- Annual leave: Start with 22 days per year, plus public holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service.
- Work/life balance: Policing isn’t a typical 9–5. Varied shift patterns can offer flexibility and the freedom to make the most of your time outside work.
- Job security: Policing offers long-term stability with a permanent contract of employment.
- Pension: Automatic enrolment in the Police Pension Scheme, recognising and rewarding long-term service and dedication to the public.
National Graduate Programme – Neighbourhood - Northamptonshire Police employer: Police Now
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for graduates to make a tangible impact in their communities through the National Graduate Programme. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will receive dedicated support from a Performance and Development Coach, access to a national peer network, and the chance to engage in meaningful work that addresses critical societal issues. Enjoy a competitive starting salary, generous annual leave, and the stability of a permanent contract, all while being part of a team that prioritises public trust and community safety.
