National Graduate Programme – Economic Crime - Dorset

For every ambition. Every action. Every change.

If you’re ready to step into a role where your decisions make a real difference to people’s lives and the communities you serve, this is where your journey begins.

As a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, our two-year programme is designed to train and develop graduates from any degree discipline who are committed to building public trust and confidence in policing, reducing crime, and creating a lasting positive change in communities.

You don’t need any prior policing knowledge or experience to join us. What matters most is that your motivations align with our mission and your drive to make a meaningful impact.

The Role

As a detective working in economic crime, you’ll help to protect individuals, businesses and communities from fraud, cybercrime and financial exploitation. You’ll work on complex investigations into offences such as fraud, money laundering and organised criminal networks, working proactively to identify offenders and prevent further harm.

We’re looking for graduates from diverse backgrounds, degree disciplines and sectors who can bring fresh perspectives, analytical thinking; and new ways of working to help block, disrupt and prevent economic crime.

Why Police Now?

• Earn a starting salary of £31,164, paid from day one at your residential training academy.

• Receive dedicated support from a Performance and Development Coach throughout the two years

• Receive guidance on promotion and career progression, beyond the programme.

• Gain access to a national peer network of over 3,700 officers across police forces in England and Wales.

Benefits

• Annual leave: Start with 22 days per year, plus public holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service.

• Work/life balance: Policing isn’t a typical 9–5. Varied shift patterns can offer adaptability and the freedom to make the most of your time outside work.

• Job security: Policing offers long-term stability with a permanent contract of employment.

• Pension: Automatic enrolment in the Police Pension Scheme, recognising and rewarding long-term service and dedication to the public.

Eligibility

To apply for our programme, you must:

• Be over 17 years of age or older on application, (and 18 by the time of appointment).

• Hold a First, 2:1 or 2.2 in any undergraduate degree from a UK university (or equivalent from a non-UK university) and have completed all education by the programme start date (March 2027). This includes part-time or distance learning.

• Hold UK Level 3 qualifications, equivalent to at least two A-Levels in any subject, or an international equivalent if you studied outside the UK.

• Be a British citizen or have settled or leave to remain and work in the UK without restrictions.

• Hold a Full UK Manual Driving Licence.

Application Process

• Online application

• Online immersive assessment

• Virtual assessment centre

If successful across these stages, you will receive a conditional offer and be allocated a dedicated Recruitment Officer to assist with your onboarding and pre-employment checks. These include:

• A face-to-face Professionalism in Policing meeting, focused on values.

• A fitness test and medical assessment.

• Vetting.

Programme start date: March 2027