Join us. Love Dorset.

Are you looking for a career change or know a family member, friend or neighbour who may be interested in becoming a police officer?

Dorset Police is currently recruiting for new police constables and detective constables to join the Force.

We would also welcome former officers looking to rejoin, serving officers looking to transfer from neighbouring forces to our beautiful county and ex-members of the armed forces, who are keen to continue their dedication to serving the public.

Perhaps you know of someone who holds the attributes required to be a police officer, or are aware of someone who is looking to start a career in a new exciting role – we would love to hear from them.

We are excited to be able to offer four different entry routes to join Dorset as a police officer:

1.    Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) – no degree needed and opportunity to earn while you gain a Diploma in Professional Policing Practice.
2.    Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) – earn while you gain a degree in Professional Policing Practice.
3.    Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) – must have a degree. Earn while you gain a Diploma in Professional Policing Practice.
4.    Professional Policing Degree (PPD) – must have a Professional Policing Practice Degree.

In return we can offer candidates the below benefits:

•    Earn up to £50,256 within seven years of joining and a generous pension.
•    Exciting career opportunities with a wide range of roles and teams. 
•    Police site gyms throughout Dorset.
•    Sport clubs, social facilities and activities, cycle to work scheme and Bluelight discount.
•    Access to a wide range of support through staff support networks, a free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
•    Supportive and flexible training plan.

Join us. Love Dorset.

To find out more about the entry routes and the application process, please visit: https://recruitment.dorset.police.uk/dorset-police-careers/dorset-police-officers/dorset-new-recruit-police-officers/