Investigate first

• Two year programme
• Probation: two years
• Qualification you'll gain: No qualification
• Training: 22 weeks at the Kent Police Training College
• Apply to a specialist team: after two years. View available specialisms

• Three year programme
• Probation: three years
• Qualification you'll gain: BSc (Hons) in Professional Policing
• Training: 22 weeks at the Kent Police Training College
• Apply to a specialist team: after three years. View available specialisms

Entry requirements:

• training or work experience where you can evidence
  • understanding and supporting public/customer needs
  • adapting your communication style
  • solving complex problems
  • making decisions

or

• hold a GCSE in English Language (Grade C and above or level 4 to 9) or equivalent. You must also be able to evidence
  • understanding and supporting public/customer needs
  • adapting your communication style
  • solving complex problems
  • making decisions

or

• hold a level 3 qualification or be working towards one, including an International Baccalaureate Diploma or NVQ

or

• have two A-Levels at grade E or above in any subject or be working towards these

or

• have served the minimum term of service with the UK Armed Forces and have achieved an exemplary reference on discharge
  
  

or

• are a member of Kent Police staff, a PCSO or special constable or designated detention officer who have passed their probationary period

Entry requirements:

• hold a GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C and above or Level 4 or above) and
• have achieved or be working towards the equivalent of 64+ UCAS points (two A-Levels or two Level 3 qualifications Grade C or above

If you do not hold the required qualifications you can still apply, but you must be able to evidence one of the below, and you will be required to undergo additional assessments as part of our recruitment procedure.

• currently work for Kent Police as staff, PCSO, or special constable, and have passed the probationary period for that role
• have served the minimum term of service with the UK Armed Forces and have achieved an exemplary reference on discharge
• 32 to 63 UCAS points from 2 A-Levels or equivalent

If you do not hold the required GCSE grades in Maths and English, you will be supported by Anglia Ruskin University to undertake a Level 2 qualification (known as functional skills) as part of this entry route.

Apply for PCEP

Apply for PCDA

• Two year programme
• Probation: two years
• Qualification you'll gain: Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing
• Training: 22 weeks at the Kent Police Training College
• Apply to a specialist team: after two years. View available specialisms

• Two year programme
• Probation: two years
• Training: 22 weeks at the Kent Police Training College
• Apply to a specialist team: after two years. View available specialisms

Entry requirements:

• degree in any subject

Entry requirements:

• have or are in your final year of undergraduate degree in Professional Policing

Apply for DHEP

Apply for pre-join degree