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Bedfordshire Police

Bedfordshire has a complex mix of volume crime, serious crimes, drugs, gangs and terrorism threats. Every day our officers meet threats, harm and risks like those in large cities and protecting vulnerable people is our primary focus. The force has the highest number of organised crime groups in the region per head of population and with that comes significant demand from drugs and violent crime.

Despite our relatively small size, we lead joint protective services - Armed Policing, Dogs, Roads Policing, Major Crime - for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, and are the lead force for the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit – a co-ordinated approach from the seven forces to tackle serious and organised crime, and terrorism. Joining Bedfordshire Police gives you both collaborative and regional opportunities in specialised roles.

We employ 1,277 officers, including in tri-force collaborated units, 48 PCSOs and over 151 special constables that volunteer with us. We also employ 1,046 police staff and have support from multiple watch scheme groups, PSV volunteers and 78 police cadets.

16 Aug, 2023
Full time
Bedfordshire Police Detective Constable - Accelerated Detective Constable Programme (ADCP)
£28,551 - £46,044 yearly
Bedfordshire Police Remote (Bedfordshire, UK)
Bedfordshire Police are now accepting applications for the Accelerated Detective Constable Programme (ADCP).  Applicants are sought with a curious, inquiring mind, who think they have what it takes to be a Detective. This is a new exciting opportunity for our Force and during the first year successful candidates will be required to complete the current intensive regular Police Officer training as well as the National Investigators Exam. Officers will then progress to receive specialist Detective training within an investigative environment.  Following successful completion of the two-year training period, officers will be confirmed as Detectives and posted within one of our specialist investigative teams. No policing experience is necessary to apply but it is essential that candidates applying display the skills and attributes suited to the role, including an inquisitive mind, excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of integrity.  It’s a challenging job but...
16 Aug, 2023
Full time
Bedfordshire Police Detective Constable - Detective Degree Holder Entry Programme (D-DHEP)
£28,551 - £46,044 yearly
Bedfordshire Police Remote (Bedfordshire, UK)
Bedfordshire Detective Constable Degree Holder Entry Programme   Applicants are sought with a curious, inquiring mind, who think they have what it takes to be a Detective.   The accelerated detective programme, also known as, Detective Degree Holder Entry Programme (D-DHEP) is a two-year programme that combines on the job learning alongside working towards a fully funded graduate diploma with Anglian Ruskin University, all whilst earning a competitive salary and making a difference.    You will start with an initial 27-week phase of learning where we teach you all the knowledge and skills of frontline policing together with a crime National Investigators Examination top-up which means you get to take the NIE exam in your first year with us.  From there you will work on patrol as a police officer where you will respond to emergency and non-emergency calls in uniform. You will be supported by a tutor to practice your safe and lawful competency in the workplace and...
16 Aug, 2023
Full time
Bedfordshire Police Officer - Initial Police Learning Development Programme + (IPLDP+)
£28,551 - £46,044 yearly
Bedfordshire Police Remote (Bedfordshire, UK)
Bedfordshire Police are offering the opportunity to become a police officer via the  Initial Police Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP+) .  The IPLDP+ is a well-established programme of initial learning, which takes two years to complete. You will undertake a period of initial learning at our training school, before moving to your designated policing area for tutoring and further operational coaching. Once you have successfully passed IPLDP+ you will be able to consider further opportunities of progression and specialism within the Force. The starting salary for all new recruits is £28,551 plus a southeast allowance of £1,500. On the current system, officers can expect to be earning a salary of more than £46,004 per annum by your seventh year in the job. You are required to hold a Full UK Manual driving licence  The opportunity to run IPLDP+ is for a limited time only due to the licence being extended which is fantastic for our candidates to have an array...
16 Aug, 2023
Full time
Bedfordshire Police Officer - Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)
£28,551 - £46,044 yearly
Bedfordshire Police Remote (Bedfordshire, UK)
Bedfordshire Police are inviting applications for the role of Police Constable through the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship. The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship combines on the job learning with working towards a fully funded degree, all while earning a competitive salary and making a difference to East of England communities. You’ll be a police officer from the day you join - embarking on an exciting career like no other. We strongly advise that you read the information available on our website prior to completing the application form as it contains important information and guidance; the information will assist you with making a successful application and also provides a comprehensive overview of the entry requirements. Bedfordshire Police is committed to fairness towards all members of the community. We are looking for individuals with a range of skills and experiences from a mixture of backgrounds in order to deliver an excellent Police service. We...