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Police Constable Degree Holder Entry Programme DHEP
Location: Durham
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, multiple shifts
Salary: £29,907 - £48,231, plus 10% of the hourly rate between 8pm-6am, when on shift.
We are proud to be working with Durham Constabulary which has commenced the Police Constable recruitment process. They are currently seeking Police Constables to join the Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) for the September 2025 training course.
What will you be doing?
If you enjoy facing challenges, solving problems and would like to contribute to keeping your community safe while developing a wider range of skills, then policing could be for you.
As frontline police officers you will be the face of the constabulary supporting local communities, building relationships, and combating crime. It is a vital role and one that makes a tangible difference to the communities in which Durham Constabulary serves.
Its a demanding and fast paced environment, but one that is incredibly rewarding for those looking to make a real difference. From providing community reassurance to making arrests, our officers are supporting the community 24 hours a day 365 days a year. You must be prepared to work a shift pattern, including nightshifts and work long hours, which will fall on Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year.
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic people with a passion for serving the community and keeping the public safe. Durham Constabularys officers provide a vital frontline service for the community and visitors to County Durham and Darlington.
What do you need?
To be eligible to apply applicants must possess the following qualifications / experience:
Degree Holders, Level 6 with the following classifications:
Honours Level Degree (either First Class Honours, Upper Second Class Honours, Lower Second Class Honours and Third Class Honours)
Maths and English GCSE is not a requirement for the Degree Holder Entry Programme, however candidates applying selected for these routes, your degree must include evidence of a written component.
If you have a valid assessment score, valid within 24 months of sitting to submitting your application, we will also need evidence of this.
Tattoos
It is Durham Constabulary's policy that if someone is applying for what is a public facing role and they have tattoos which cant be covered by normal work clothes/standard uniform apparel, the practical effect is that they are likely to be prevented from passing the paper sift at the application stage.
Tattoos on face, neck, or hands (beyond the cuff) are not permitted. However, some small tattoos around your wrist or to side of palm for instance may be permitted but would be reviewed via an internal scrutiny panel.
Photographs of tattoos in such areas would therefore need to be included as part of the application process (see application form for further details).
Driving Licence
Candidates must possess a full current driving licence at the point of application. This must be for a manually operated motor vehicle.
Should you hold a provisional licence only you cannot apply.
What next?
Click apply now. You will be asked to answer a few short questions about your experience / qualifications to ensure you meet the criteria for the role.
If you do, you will be sent an application form, as outlined above, to complete and return to Durham Police directly. All details will be provided after initial application if you meet the minimum requirements.
Closing date 12th March 2025.
