TALENT BANK : Direct Entry Detective Constable Programme (621196) Unfortunately we are not currently advertising for the Direct Entry Detective Constable Programme. However, if you are interested in becoming a detective, and would like to be contacted when we next advertise, please click on the blue Apply Now button and create a profile on our Talent Bank to register your interest now. If youve not already visited our Careers Page, please do so to learn more about the role. When we next open an advert for Direct Entry DCs, our next campaign will see our successful candidates joining an autumn 2026 intake. If you are keen to start your career in policing with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary earlier, you can join as a PC on our Policing Plus pathway and train to become a DC after the two year probationary period. If this is your preferred option, our Policing Plus advert today. Please note that this is not an application for the role and there is no requirement to upload a CV or Covering Letter, once we begin recruiting for this programme next, we will contact you and invite you . Want to speak to a detective to know more about the role? If you want to know more about being a detective you can email the Investigations Workforce Development Team and someone will get in contact with you: If you want to have a 15 minutes teams call with a detective to ask your questions you can check the availability by clicking here: Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work:life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis. The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under:represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.