Police Constable and Detective Constable (PCEP, PCDA, DCEP 25)

Location

Forcewide, Leicestershire

Business Area

Operational Policing

Department

N/A

Rank

Constable

Grade

N/A

Salary

£29,907 - £48,231

Hours per Week

40

Additional Working Conditions

Shift Work

Type of Contract

Permanent

Vetting Level Required

RV

Description

Step Into a Role Like No Other – Become an Operational Officer with Leicestershire Police

Are you ready for a career where no two days are the same? As a Police Constable or Detective Constable, you’ll be at the heart of the action—responding to fast-moving situations, protecting the vulnerable, and making a real difference in your community.

This is a unique role with unique demands. You’ll need to be adaptable, quick-thinking, and ready to face the unexpected. From 12-hour shifts to high-pressure decisions, this job will challenge you—but it will also reward you in ways few others can.

Whether you're saving lives, solving crimes, or simply making someone feel safer, you’ll be part of something bigger. And even when you're off duty, your integrity and commitment will shine through.

Why Join Us?

• Starting salary of £29,907, rising to £48,231 within 7 years
• Work for a creative, forward-thinking force
• Be part of a team that’s dedicated to keeping Leicestershire safe
• Experience some of the proudest moments of your life

Ready to Make a Difference?

Explore our entry routes and find the path that’s right for you:

• Police Constable Entry Programme
• Detective Constable Programme
• Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship

Visit our careers page to learn more and register for an upcoming event.

Who we are

The area we are responsible for covers over 2,500 square kilometres (over 965 square miles) and has a population of over one million. There is a rich diversity of communities all with their own policing needs. Many steps have been taken to bring policing back into the very heart of local communities.

To find out more about Leicestershire Police and understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has considered a career in policing to apply. We’re particularly keen to increase the number of females and candidates from black and minority ethnic communities and the LGBT community, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.

Document Attachment

Qualification Guide - Police & Detective Constable (Leic's).pdf – 299KB