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

Location

Derbyshire, Forcewide

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 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:

• 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

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 – 549KB