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Police Now

Deadline 11 September 2026 Devon and Cornwall

Police Now operates a prestigious two-year graduate development programme with Devon and Cornwall Police, one of the UK's top 100 graduate employers. You'll join a neighbourhood policing team focused on building community trust, reducing crime, and tackling serious issues affecting public safety across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

What you’ll do

  • Work embedded within neighbourhood policing teams to identify and address long-term community issues
  • Use problem-solving and decision-making skills to assess risk, harm and emerging threats
  • Help tackle anti-social behaviour, knife crime, violence against women and girls, and drug-related offences
  • Support vulnerable people and contribute to safeguarding efforts across your area
  • Develop frontline policing experience while preparing for future leadership responsibilities

Eligibility

  • Graduate from any degree discipline
  • No prior policing experience or knowledge required
  • Genuinely motivated by building public trust and reducing crime
  • Committed to making a positive, lasting impact in communities
  • Ready to start the two-year programme in March 2027

Key facts

  • Salary: 31,164
  • Location: Devon and Cornwall
  • Deadline: 11 September 2026
  • Graduate / entry-level role

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