Detective Constable Entry Program (DCEP)

Detective Constable Entry Programme FIND YOUR BEAT.. Protecting your streets Caring for your community Taking pride in what you do A Career as a Detective in Merseyside Police Are you a critical thinker who pays attention to detail and enjoys problem-solving? We're looking for individuals who have that curiosity and drive to follow every lead and ultimately discover the truth behindsituations and get results.Its not for the faint-hearted, you will often be dealing with distressing situations, however working on serious and often complex criminal investigations is both challenging and rewarding.You will also finish every day knowing youve helped keep the communities of Merseyside safe. The role of a detective constable is not dissimilar to the role of police constable; they are of the same rank but have different operational roles. As a detective you will deal with more serious and complex cases from fraud and domestic abuse to county lines and serious assaults, plus many more.Once qualified and accredited, thereare also opportunities to specialise in a significant number of areas such as counter terrorism, serious and organised crime andintelligence. From Liverpool's bright lights to Sefton's sandy beaches, you'll be serving a population of 1.5 million and covering a geographical area of 647 square kilometres. Being a part of Merseyside Police is a unique experience. You wont just be building better communities, youll be building a career that counts. We want our people to reflect the communities we serve, people who can bring diversity of experience, people who are willing to protect our streets. Its not always easy, some days will be tougher than others, but the sense of pride makes it worth every second. Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Building a workforce that represents our communities is important to us.We aim to attract & keep people with the best skills & highest potential. We want to attract a diverse range of individuals into our force who might not have considered a career with us before. We particularly welcome applications from women and black & ethnic minority candidates. To help us achieve a workforce that represents our communities, we have a dedicated team working to encourage people from diverse communities to build their career with us. They provide support & guidance throughout the application process to candidates from under-represented groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure you have the support you need . To find out more about the support on offer from our dedicated Outreach team please click here or contact us About our Detective Constable Entry Programme This entry route is a non-accredited pathway into policing that is designed for candidates with or without an undergraduate degree. No academic award is granted at the end of the programme, instead the training combines practical on-the-job experience, classroom sessions, scenario-based training, virtual learning, and assessments, which will equip you with the skills and experience you need to meet the demands of modern policing. For the first 24 months of the programme you will spend as a uniform police officer, learning the ropes, rotating across a range of different policing departments and specialisms. Supported by experienced police officers, you will learn all about law and procedure and how to deal wide variety of policing topics. Having completed this uniformed training and after successfully passing your 2 year probation, you will be posted to the Investigations Strand where you will develop your knowledge and skills specifically as a detective, learning how to manage and investigate a range of serious criminal offences this can include working in multitude of areas such as safeguarding, intelligence and Child Protection, all whilst being under the support and direction of a competent and trained detective mentor to help prepare you to sit the National Investigators Exam (NIE). Upon passing this you will then be eligible to undertake your detective portfolio/PIP2 courses before being recognised as a qualified detective. Our Recruitment Process Due to limited intake capacity for this entry route, please be aware that if you are not recruited for this intake, Merseyside Police may not recruit again via this entry route for intakes in 2027/2028. Should this occur you may be asked to transfer your application to our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) in which there will be more opportunities. Should you still want a career as a detective in future, this opportunity may still be available through our internal CID AIDES programme once you complete your probation. We require evidence of Level 2 Maths and English Language GCSEs which can be Grade C/4 and above or Level 2 Functional Skills or equivalent issued by a recognised awarding body. We can only accept qualifications which are equivalent to this level of Maths and English specifically and cannot accept qualifications in other subjects or degrees. If your qualifications were obtained abroad, a UK ENIC translation will be required to confirm equivalency. Please ensure you have these formal certificates ready to upload to the supporting documents section before applying and do not upload any qualifications that are not relevant. If in the event you have any questions,or you have trouble uploading your qualifications / tattoo images, please send them at the time of application . Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive sufficient numbers of applications - we suggest that you submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Our process consists of a number of stages: - Initial sift this will be against the criteria outlined on our Police Constable Entry Programme page under Am I eligible to apply College of Policing National Sift College of Policing Online Assessment - most likely January/February for possible start dates in 2026/2027 In Force interview assessing your values and behaviours aligned to the expected standards of a Police Officer Pre-employment checks which include fitness test, medical, biometrics, vetting and references. If in the event you have any questions,or you have trouble uploading your GCSE evidence or tattoo images, please send them at the time of application. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure you have the support you need . To find out more about the support on offer from our dedicated Outreach team please click here or contact us Please be aware, by applying via this entry route you are confirming your interest in becoming a detective/crime investigator and as such will be expected to continue this journey by completing the additional detective elements post completing your probation. If you believe a career as a detective is not for you, then please register your interest to be notified about our PCEP route Join us and you'll be on the ground, investigating crime and making a real difference to people's lives. It's not always easy, it's not always predictable, but the sense of reward and excitement is like nothing else. Nothing beats being a Merseyside Police Detective TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-10