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Job Opportunities

Durham Constabulary's 1,705 officers are supported by over 650 members of police staff and 106 special constables.

Police Staff

Durham Constabulary relies on the support and dedication of over 650 members of police staff. We value all of our staff as indicated by our accreditation to Investors in People and aim to operate a one-employee culture. More information on Police Staff.

View current vacancies and apply online.

Police Officers

Click to enlarge recruitment posterAs a probationer constable, your personal self-development will be assured by a comprehensive training and development programme. This continues on completion of your probation with regular appraisals and opportunities to for you to progress your career.

One of the most important roles is that of the uniformed constable, protecting and reassuring our communities. In particular the designated beat officer has ownership of a particular area to patrol and works closely with other partners in the community to resolve local problems.

Other career development may take the form of working in the areas of criminal investigation, intelligence, child and family protection, traffic, firearms, dog section, training, community safety and youth offending. There are opportunities for promotion and full support will be given to applicants to the High Potential Development Scheme.

Police Officer Entry Requirements

Check out if you are eligible to join before completing an application form.

Visit www.policecouldyou.co.uk

We are searching for women and men over the age of 18 years from a wide range of backgrounds. You must be physically fit and able to pass the national eyesight and medical standards.

We welcome applicants from black and minority ethnic groups, for more information please click on "diversity matters".

You must demonstrate sound common sense, good communication skills, and an ability to work under your own initiative, and as part of a team. Personal qualities, which include integrity, honesty and a determination to serve the people of County Durham and Darlington, are essential. There is no minimum standard of education.

We prefer officers to reside in the Force area, however there is some flexibility depending upon the distance involved.

Candidates must be prepared to resign from the Special Constabulary, Military Adult Voluntary Reserve Forces. These are defined as the TA., the Royal Naval reserve, the Royal Marines Reserve, the Royal Auxiliary Air Force and the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

Please note the Chief Constable has the right to reject your application at any stage in the process, without giving reason.

How to apply

Durham Constabulary are not currently issuing application forms for the post of Police Officer or Police Community Support Officer.

After a fantastic response to the recruitment hotline on Monday 17th November 2008, all of the 500 packs were issued.

Please keep checking the website for details of any future recruitment, no dates are currently set.


Selection Process

The selection process is divided into 3 phases

  1. Application Form
  2. Assessment Centre (held locally)
  3. Fitness Test

Please visit www.policecouldyou.co.uk and click on Selection Process for full details of the national selection process. Make sure you are well prepared for each stage.

If you need any help, ring the recruitment team on 0345 60 60 365.