How Much Will You Earn?
Whilst you are in training you will be paid £22,680.
Once you have been confirmed to complete independent patrol, around 31 – 33 weeks of your initial training, you will then be paid £25,317.
The current police officer salary scales that have been effective from 1st September 2009 are as follows:
Police Constable's Salary
Police Constable's Salary Grades| Grade | Amount |
|---|
| On commencing service | £22,680 |
| On completion of initial training period | £25,317 |
| Pay Point 2 | £26,787 (a) |
| Pay Point 3 | £28,422 |
| Pay Point 4 | £29,319 |
| Pay Point 5 | £30,261 |
| Pay Point 6 | £31,122 |
| Pay Point 7 | £31,890 |
| Pay Point 8 | £32,913 |
| Pay Point 9 | £34,905 |
| Pay Point 10 | £35,610 (b) |
(a) All officers move to this salary point on completion of two years' service as a constable
(b) Officers who have been on this point for a year will have access to the competence related threshold payment
Police Sergeant's Salary
Police Sergeant's Salary Grades| Grade | Amount |
|---|
| On promotion | £35,610 (a) |
| Pay Point 1 | £36,828 (b) |
| Pay Point 2 | £38,064 |
| Pay Point 3 | £38,877 |
| Pay Point 4 | £40,020 (c) |
(a) Entry point for officers promoted from constables' pay point 9 or less
(b) Entry point for officers promoted from constable' pay point 10
(c) Officers who have been on this point for a year will have access to the competence related threshold payment of £1,182 a year.
Police Inspector's Salary
Police Inspector's Salary Grades| Grade | Amount |
|---|
| Inspector | £45,624 |
| Pay Point 1 | £46,911 |
| Pay Point 2 | £48,198 |
| Pay Point 3 | £49,488 (a) |
(a) Officers who have been on this point for a year will have access to the competence related threshold payment
When and how will you be paid?
We will pay you every four weeks by automatic credit to your bank or building society account.
Promotion
All police officers start their careers as constables, and must pass qualifying exams to progress to the ranks of sergeant and inspector. All promotions are decided on merit and competition is strong, but, if you want it, and you're good enough, it's there for the taking. If you are ambitious and display the necessary personal qualities, the High Potential Development Scheme is a fast track way of reaching the higher ranks.
Flexible Working
You can apply for flexible working. However, initial training, street duties training and continuation training must be completed on a full time basis. This includes, as a minimum, the first 32 weeks of the probationary period. Requests for flexible working should be discussed with HR staff during your initial stages of training.
Child Care Support
A child care voucher scheme providing tax benefits is available.
Cycle2work
Under the scheme, you can apply to have a hire agreement for up to £1,000 to hire a bike and safety equipment (from any Halfords store) to use to commute to work. This provides tax and national insurance benefits.
Pension Scheme
Lincolnshire Police participates in the National Police Pension Scheme.
Staff Support Networks
Lincolnshire Police is committed to fair treatment and providing equality of opportunity, both in the delivery of service to the community and in the employment of staff. We welcome applications from all sections of the community particularly those who are female or from a minority ethnic background.
Higher Potential Development Scheme
The police service needs high-calibre leaders who can meet the challenges of the future. This scheme provides the opportunity for Student Officers with the right potential to advance swiftly to the highest levels in the police service.
You can apply to join the scheme whether you are a graduate or not.
Specialist Areas
Once you have completed your two years probation as a Student Officer, there are a number of different areas you can specialise in. The following are just a few examples:
- Roads Policing Unit / Firearms
- Operational Support Unit
- Drugs and Serious Crime Squad
- Dog Section
- Child Protection
- Hate Crime
- Special Branch
- Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
- Control Room
- Community Beat Manager
