National Detective Programme

Economic Crime

Job title: Police Detective, Economic Crime

Salary: £36,775

Contract: Permanent

Programme length: Two years

Location: London (City of London)

Programme start date: March 2025

Applications are now closed for our 2025 intake.

About the programme

Police Now are partnering with the City of London Police on an exciting new stream within our National Detective Programme. We are offering the opportunity for you to become a Police Detective working in economic crime.

The stream will pilot in the City of London Police who are the National Lead Force for Economic Crime roles for police officers.

Join Police Now’s two-year National Detective Programme starting in March 2025 and you’ll proactively pursue offenders and protect people and businesses from the threat of economic crime. During the programme you will develop the skills needed to tackle complex investigations and criminal networks.

We need graduates from diverse backgrounds and a range of degree subjects, industries and sectors to bring new ways of thinking to block and disrupt economic crime.

Eligibility

To apply for this programme, you must:

be over 17 years of age or older on application, (and 18 by the time of appointment)
be a British citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, your application will still be considered
have been resident in the UK for the past three years. (If you’ve been abroad during the last three years while serving in the UK Armed Forces, working for the UK government, as part of your university degree or on an extended holiday, your application will still be considered)
not currently be registered as bankrupt (or have bankruptcy debts that have been discharged within the past three years)
not have existing county court judgements outstanding against you
not be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group
not plan to take an active role in politics once in role (this does not include voting, but would include canvassing for a political party)
be competent in written and spoken English and numeracy
hold at least two UK level 3 qualifications in any subject, or non-UK equivalent
hold a 2.2 or above in any undergraduate degree from a UK university (or equivalent from a non-UK university) and have completed all education by the programme start date of March 2025, this includes part time or distance learning. If you hold a non-UK degree, you must prove that you hold an English qualification
have not undertaken the College of Policing-licensed pre-join degree in Professional Policing Practice
have not previously attested, trained or been employed as a police constable

Rewards and benefits

Salary
As a police detective you can earn a starting salary of £36,775, which will commence on the first day of your training academy. Every 12 months on the anniversary of your joining date, your pay increases to the next pay point.

Leave
You’ll start with 22 days per year (on top of public holidays), rising to 30 days depending on your length of service. You can also expect other forms of leave including adoption, maternity and paternity.

Work-life balance
This is not your typical 9-5. Police officers work varied shift patterns which gives them flexibility and freedom to maximise their time outside of work. Different to your typical working week, you’ll often receive several days off in a row. It may take some time to adapt to shift pattern working, but once you do, you may find that the flexibility of the schedule allows you to better balance work and home life.

Pension
You’ll automatically be enrolled as a member of the Police Pension Scheme 2015, which awards police officers for their dedication and service to the public. It offers a generous and secure retirement package, providing officers with financial stability and peace of mind.

Training and development
The programme will start with an initial 13-week residential training academy. You will then take part in various sessions over the two years, designed to develop your leadership and policing skills, as well as reflect on the impact you have made. You will also have access to a dedicated Performance and Development Coach during the two years, who will provide tailored support and guidance.

Career progression

Following completion of the programme, you can enrol in the promotion process, and you will join our alumni community, where you can receive support with progression. We have alumni across the country who are represented at levels up to Chief Inspector who are leading change and exploring new approaches to policing.

Application process

There are three stages to our application process during which you’ll gain insight into the role of a police detective:

There is support available throughout the process from our recruitment team and adjustments can be made at all stages.

If successful, you will receive a conditional offer and be allocated a dedicated Recruitment Officer to assist with your onboarding and pre-employment checks including: fitness test, BMI, medical, references and vetting.

Learn more

For more information about what it takes to become a Police Detective in Economic Crime, visit the City of London Police page.