Sector Guides: Law Enforcement and Security: Graduate jobs and applications

Working in law enforcement and security after graduation

Graduate schemes exist in this sector as both national and local schemes.

Police Now
It offers the National Graduate Leadership Programme and National Detective Programme
Detective Degree Holder Entry Programme (DDHEP) - Sussex Police
Work towards a Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing Practice while training as a police officer
MET Detective Constable pathway
Provides you with a direct route in to a career as a detective constable, without first undertaking a role in uniform policing.
Kent Police
Roles in the Kent Police
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Two-year leadership development programme in the prison and rehabilitation service
MI5 Graduate development programmes
Various graduate schemes in intelligence, data and technology
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Search for Degree Holder or Detective Entry programmes nationwide or near you.
Interpol
Offers 6-11 month internships in Lyon, France
Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) - Sussex Police
Work towards a Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing Practice while training as a police officer

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