City of London Police
Company size
800 police officers
Industry
Police
About Us
We are the City of London Police. A diverse police force that covers a square mile of the City Centre of London.
Policing the Square Mile brings with it particular challenges, quite unlike any other policing area within the UK. We are around 800 police officers strong Force who police some of the busiest, most iconic locations in the UK.
We strive to make the City the safest place in the UK and continue to protect and serve the Community we police on a daily basis. We are the National lead for Fraud investigations and have phenomenal success in prosecutions in this police area.
From the fraud investigation to corporate communication, scientific support to counter terrorism, our departments aim to make the City of London safer by:
- Upholding the law fairly and firmly
- Preventing crime and antisocial behaviour
- Keeping the peace
- Protecting and reassuring the community
- Investigating crime and bringing offenders to justice.
Each department is part of one of our four directorates.
Crime Investigation
The Crime Investigation Directorate encompasses a number of departments that provide the force with the ability to respond to all tiers of criminality, 24/7.
Dealing with the threat of serious and organised crime and terrorism though to day to day acquisitive criminality and violent crime.
Economic Crime
The Economic Crime Department is dedicated to preventing and investigating fraud and is the Lead Force for economic crime investigation.
Intelligence and Information
The Intelligence and Information Directorate is the single co-ordinating hub responsible for all intelligence and information management. It provides all contact management and is the first point of contact for the initial reporting, assessment, screening and allocation of crimes.
Uniformed Policing
Uniformed Policing Directorate covers all aspects of uniformed policing including response and provides specialist skills and support, on a regular basis, to other Directorates within the force and outside forces.
We are a strong and motivated Police Force which we would love you to be a part of!
What it’s like to work for us?
City of London Police officers play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Police Officer you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.
You will be part of a small but diverse Police Force, one like no other that offers so any opportunities to develop a successful career in policing.
You will be part of a strong and motivated team of officers whose emphasis on team work makes it the drive to make the City the safest place in the UK.
Once you successfully pass your 2 year probation there are many, many career opportunities to pursue within your police career, including Firearms, Surveillance, Intelligence, Project Servator, Dogs, Mounted, Road Policing, Proactive, Fraud investigation which we are National lead for, CID, Public protection plus many, many, many more
As well as promising career in policing we offer a large amount of benefits:-
ATOC RAIL TRAVEL CONCESSION
The ATOC Rail Travel Concession allows regular serving police officers to travel on National Rail services within a 70 mile radius of London for a small monthly cost. This is a taxable benefit that the City of London Police negotiates and Officers make a contribution to the cost of the scheme.
ANNUAL SEASON TICKET LOAN
Employees may apply for an Annual Season Ticket Loan from the City of London Corporation to cover their journey between home and the workplace.
HEALTHY WORK-LIFE BALANCE
The City of London Police supports all employees to achieve their work-life balance and offers a range of options including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave; career break scheme and special leave.
CITY AWARDS
There are a number of discounts and offers available to all staff through the City Awards.
PENSION SCHEME
Local Government Pension Scheme (Police Staff): The LGPS gives you:
Secure benefits – the scheme provides you with a future income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations.
At a low cost to you – with pension contributions attracting tax- relief for most people.
And your employer pays in too – the scheme is provided by your employer who meets the balance of the cost of providing your benefits in the LGPS.
BICYCLE LOAN
The City of London Corporation appreciates the environmental impact and health benefits that can be achieved through the use of bicycles. In recognition of this, the City of London Corporation is pleased to offer employees access to apply for a Bicycle Loan.
LONG SERVICE AWARDS
The City of London Corporation strives to provide excellent service delivery through its workforce. The purpose of a long service award is to reward employees for their loyalty to the City of London Corporation and public service. The Director of Human Resources will be responsible for the interpretation, advice and management of this procedure on behalf of the City of London Corporation.
BUYING ADDITONAL LEAVE
The City Corporation wishes to manage, motivate and engage all employees. This scheme allows employees to balance their personal and work responsibilities, by providing them with the flexibility to alter their annual leave entitlement through buying additional leave. Buying additional leave may appeal to employees for a number of reasons, for example to go on a special holiday; to undertake a course; or complete a personal project.
GYM MEMBERSHIP
Discounts on a number of gym memberships.
APTI CORPORATE TRAVEL
CoLP employees get 5% discount on selected holiday packages.
LEARNING & ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We support employee learning and development by offering a wide range of in-house and external courses as well as help with professional and personal development.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
Free 24 hour confidential helping offering support and information ton legal, financial, and practical issues. Unlimited access to short term counselling support by telephone. Available to staff and family members/partners.
MULTI-FAITH/PRAYER ROOMS
Three multi-faith prayer/quiet rooms are available for use by all staff as needed.
ACCESS TO STAFF SUPPORT NETWORKS
The City of London Police has a number of support networks for staff across the force:
- Association of Muslim Police
- Black Police Association
- Christian Police Association
- City of London Access Group
- Disability Enabling Network
- First Contact Scheme
- Force Chaplain
- Gender Equality Network
- Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Network
- Health and Wellbeing Network
- LGBT+ Network
- Parenting Support Group
The type of jobs we recruit for?
We are currently recruiting for Police Officers/Detectives .
There are two entry routes to becoming a Police Officer with the City of London Police:
1.Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Programme (PCDA)
2.Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP)
1. Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Programme (PCDA) minimum time: 3 years
This route is for people applying to be a Police Officer, who do not already have a degree.
Join as a constable and follow an apprenticeship in professional policing practice – you earn while you learn. This route normally takes three years and is jointly provided by Coventry University and City of London Police. It consists of a mixture of classroom based learning and ‘on the job’ training. On successfully finishing the programme, you complete your probation and achieve a degree.
2. Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) minimum time: 2 years
This route is for people applying to be a Police Officer, who already have a degree.
If you have a degree in any subject, you can join and follow a work based programme, supported by off the job learning. This route take two years and is jointly provided by Coventry University and City of London Police. The learning you receive is recognised in a graduate diploma in professional policing. It consists of a mixture of classroom based learning and ‘on the job’ training.
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Company events
Free or subsidised travel
Wellness programmes
Company pension
Employee discount
Sick pay
Store discounts
Additional leave
Referral programme
Bike to work scheme
