Police constable

Policing Kent

Kent has an estimated population of 1.7 million, making it the fifth most populous county in England.

We are unique in our position, bordering four counties (including London) as well as being the gateway to Europe through a number of large ports and train terminals. 

We're home to a city as well as urban towns and small rural villages, all linked by a large strategic road network - M25, M2, M20 and M26.

We also have Europe’s largest retail and leisure centre - Bluewater - catering for 28 million visitors a year and one of the country's most famous cathedrals in Canterbury.

Needless to say, no two days are ever the same in Kent and we have a large number of specialist teams to help us protect victims, residents, visitors and businesses all across the county.

Interested in applying?

Great! The next step is to take a look through all of the information in the sections below, making sure you read it carefully.

We'll explain more about what it's like to be a PC, what the eligibility requirements are and what the recruitment process is like.

If you'd like more information, why not attend one of our upcoming events or workshops or you can email the recruitment team. These are great for those wanting some help with their application or to talk through any issues or concerns in person.

Kent Police apply Positive Action in respect of ethnicity as we are under-represented for ethnic minority police officers. If this applies to you, visit our Positive Action pages for further information.