
Police Constable and Detective Constable (PCEP, PCDA, DCEP 25)
Location
Derbyshire, ForcewideBusiness Area
Operational PolicingDepartment
N/ARank
ConstableGrade
N/ASalary
£29,907 - £48,231
Hours per Week
40Additional Working Conditions
Shift WorkType of Contract
PermanentVetting Level Required
RVDescription
Step Into a Role Like No Other – Become an Operational Officer with Derbyshire Constabulary!
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 Derbyshire 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:
Visit our careers page to learn more and register for an upcoming event.
Who we are
Derbyshire Constabulary has a strong and unequivocal commitment to delivering a high-quality policing service for everyone in the county - whether for our one million residents or our ten million visitors to the Peak District. By joining us you'll play a unique role in helping us to keep Derbyshire as one of the safest places to live and work in England.
To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together 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
Qualifications Guide - Police and Detective Constable (Derby's).pdf – 549KBSalary range
- £29,907 - £48,231 per year