Role type
Police Officer New Recruit
Contract type
Full Time
Salary (FTE)
£31,164 - £50,256
Required Working Hours
Shift
Location
Boston, Grantham, Lincoln, Skegness, Spalding
Grade/scale
CONS
Vetting List
RV
Hours per week
40
Closing date
30/09/2026, 23:55
Job description
Do you want a career where the day job is like no other? Do you want to help others? Do you have a desire to make a real difference by ensuring the safety of Lincolnshire and our residents?
If so, a career within policing could be for you.
We are now accepting applications for new police constables with a view to starting on 29 March 2027.
We are looking for people with passion, drive, enthusiasm and a commitment to stop crime, protect people from harm, and help those in need.
As a police constable, you will be at the heart of protecting our local communities. Although a physically, mentally and emotionally demanding role, it is hugely varied and is truly one of the most worthwhile and diverse careers available. You will face many different scenarios that will test you more than ever before. You will protect the vulnerable when they need you the most and you will serve the public by building confidence and trust in the local communities that you serve.
Find out more about the role of a police constable.
From day one you’ll be highly trained and supported throughout your policing career with us, initially enrolling onto our traditional learning programme which will provide you with a blend of practical “on-the-job” experience and classroom-based learning. You will then join your colleagues on the beat where you will continue your learning and development, whilst undertaking operational day-to-day police duties.
Find out more about our police officer training programme.
Joining as a PC is just the start of what we hope will be a diverse and fulfilling career for you. Many PCs then go on to become detectives, work in roads policing, armed response as well as progress through the management ranks. We look forward to welcoming you to the Lincolnshire Police family in the years ahead.
If you have been inspired to join the Lincolnshire Police family apply now.
Are you eligible to apply?
You must meet at least one of the criteria below to apply.
Hold a level 3 qualification (or higher). This must be equivalent to an A Level qualification in two subjects/NVQ level 3. We cannot accept predicted grades; or
Possess a policing qualification approved by the Sector Skills Council for the Justice Sector; or
Be currently serving as a PCSO. You will have completed your PCSO Action Checklist, passed your probationary period at the time of application and be up to date with all mandatory training; or
Be currently serving as a Special Constable. You will have attained independent patrol status and will consistently have completed sixteen hours per month. You will need to be up to date with all mandatory training; or
Be currently serving with, or have previously served with the Armed Forces. You will have served for a minimum of two years, and your service must have been within the last five years. You will have an exemplary reference; or
If you are able to demonstrate sufficient competence in Eastern European languages, Arabic, Far Eastern languages, Romanian and Bulgarian we would be particularly interested in receiving an application from you*; or
We are also keen to encourage applications from individuals who can competently communicate in British Sign Language and Makaton; or
If you are competent in any other languages, please contact the PC Recruitment team to discuss further.
- Competence in a second language will be tested throughout the recruitment process.
In addition to meeting the above, you must meet all of the below criteria at the time of applying.
You can apply at the age of 17, although you won’t be appointed until you are 18.
You must hold a full manual driving licence and must not have 9 or more endorsable points on your licence at the point of applying or at any point throughout the recruitment process.
You must ensure that you are physically fit for the role. Endurance will be tested during the selection process.
You must not have been unsuccessful at Online Assessment with any police force within the last three months. If you have been unsuccessful you must wait three months from the date of your assessment centre before you can apply. This is three months at the date you apply.
You must have been a resident in the UK for the last three years continuously.
You must be a UK, EU or Commonwealth Citizen, with no restrictions on your stay in the UK.
Applications will not be accepted if you do not meet the eligibility criteria.
How to apply
Make sure you are eligible to apply against the criteria above. Applications are pre-screened when received. If you do not meet the above criteria your application will not be progressed further.
Take time to read through the role profile for a police officer on the College of Policing website.
Start your application below
The closing date to submit your application is 30 September 2026.
What will happen next?
You will receive confirmation following receipt of your application. You will be notified once the pre-screening process has been completed. We will keep you updated regarding the status of your application.
Further information
If you have any queries regarding your eligibility or any of the information outlined above, please contact the PC Recruitment Team on or at
[email protected].
Our normal office hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. Due to the level of emails we receive during a police officer recruitment campaign we may not be able to respond to your email on the day it is submitted so please be patient and do not chase for a reply unnecessarily.
We wish you well throughout the recruitment process and look forward to receiving your application.
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