Benefits and rewards
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we're proud to be a caring employer.
We've worked hard to provide a large range of support initiatives to help with you and your family's health and welfare, as well as supporting you throughout your career.
Working for Kent Police, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
An excellent CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme. The Scheme offers a guaranteed pension with an optional lump sum, based on the earnings you receive during your career and you will receive tax relief on the contributions you make. Further information can be found on the Kent Pension Fund website:
- for police officers - The Police Pension Scheme (PPS)
- for police staff - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Annual leave
A generous holiday entitlement depending on how long you have worked for us and the job that you do.
Other leave
You can also expect to receive other forms of leave, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave, special leave (with or without pay), parental leave and career breaks of up to five years.
We pride ourselves on our ongoing skills and development programmes. We will provide you with:
- ongoing training through courses, mentoring and coaching
- promotion and development opportunities into different police specialisms (after completion of your probation period)
- a focus on your continued professional development through a structured performance development review
- a well established health and well-being function to help you develop and receive the support you need
We offer the opportunity, once you have joined us, to apply for part-time and flexible working to support those with caring responsibilities.
We have a well-established health and well-being function to help you receive the support you need. This includes access to occupational health, medical advice, welfare counselling and physiotherapy.
Gyms
On-site gym facilities at a number of our police stations.
Eye tests
Free eyesight tests and a range of frames.
Our staff support networks support and represent our officer and staff needs, beliefs and values.
The Kent Police Recreation Association (KPRA) offers many financial services, including:
- savings
- investment
- protection including life cover
The KPRA also have a holiday cottage scheme and run a lottery scheme which members can benefit from.
You can access the Reward Gateway for discounts, special deals and cashback at many major high street and online stores, attractions, travel and other national organisations.
Blue Light Card discounts are available providing thousands of discounts online and on the high street.
The Kent Police Recreation Association (KPRA) offer a variety of sport groups which compete in the Police Sport UK (PSUK) framework against other forces around the country. All newcomers are welcome to participate whether you are experienced or want to start a new hobby.
Our sports sections cover the following areas - there really is something for everyone...
- athletics
- archery
- bowls
- climbing hills/outdoor sports
- flying
- football
- freshwater angling
- golf
- hockey
- indoor games
- motoring
- mountain biking
- netball
- paragliding
- scuba diving
- squash
- triathlon
- tennis
- ten pin bowling
Additional police officer benefits
As a police officer, in addition to the benefits above you will also receive:
- promotion and development opportunities into different police specialisms after two years of service
- a subsidised rehabilitation centre - Flint house
- membership of the Police Federation