How you could become Peterborough police’s next detective

The force is inviting applications to a new direct entry detective recruitment programme, which will streamline the route to becoming a detective constable.

Those joining will go through the normal police officer recruitment and training process, however, at the end of the two-year programme they will become a fully qualified detective.

They will be trained in law and procedure and learn how to conduct initial investigations, before progressing to becoming an investigator of serious and complex crime.

Recruits will be supported throughout by experienced police officers and detective tutors.

Detective Chief Inspector Leigh Allman said the scheme was an opportunity to bring in talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds who could bring new ideas and different skills and experiences to the force.

He said: “A career as a detective is exciting, challenging and rewarding and members of the public will turn to them for leadership, support and insight.

“We’re looking for applicants who are observant, precise, resilient, creative and tenacious. Detectives tackle the most serious crime including rape, robbery, serious violence and complex fraud, to name but a few.

“This requires detectives to have the highest level of integrity and personal responsibility and we are looking for people from a range of different backgrounds and skillsets.

“We want people who are driven to keep people safe, act with integrity and honesty and are guided by a high moral compass.”

The first year of the programme will see recruits immersed in learning to become an officer, alongside those working towards a role as a police constable.

This will include:

Working in full uniform as a sworn and warranted police officer

Working shifts alongside a tutor constable and with the support of experienced police mentor colleagues.

Periods of supported deployment to assess competence in the core skills of a police officer

Investigating volume crime

An assignment, three examinations and a work-based reflective diary.

After the first year, candidates will be assessed as “fit for independent patrol” and gain “PIP 1 accreditation”, meaning they can deal with priority and volume crime investigations

In the second year, they will commence as trainee investigators and will start an investigative career working towards becoming a detective constable and gaining “PIP 2 accreditation”, meaning they are able to deal with serious and complex investigations.

Recruits will benefit from placements in the following departments:

Criminal Investigation Department (CID) – investigating serious & complex crimes like robbery, serious assaults and fraud

Acquisitive Crime Team – investigating offences of dwelling burglary and vehicle theft

Intelligence and serious crime department – gaining an understanding of how intelligence development works and being involved in proactive investigations

Protecting Vulnerable People – working across a number of different teams with a multi-agency approach. Investigations will include rape, child abuse and child sexual exploitation.

A month-long application window will open on Monday, 12 October, and there will be two online events, on the evenings of 13 and 22 October, where those interested will be able to watch presentations and ask questions. For more details visit https://www.cambs.police.uk/ and to sign up to an event or email [email protected]