Join Avon and Somerset Police: A New Mission for Veterans and Service Leavers Your skills, discipline, and commitment have been invaluable in the armed forces. Now, Avon and Somerset Police offers you the chance to put those qualities to use in serving your community as a police officer. Why Choose Avon and Somerset Police? Starting Salary of £29,907: Begin your new career with a competitive salary, increasing to £32,427 after just two years of service. Earn While You Learn: You''ll complete a diploma designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge for success in your new role. Most of the diploma is completed in the first year, with an additional seven-week learning block in the second year. Forces-Friendly Environment: As a Gold Award recipient of the Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise and value the unique strengths that veterans, service leavers, and reservists bring, whether it''s leadership, problem-solving under pressure, or resilience. A Meaningful Career: Continue serving, protecting, and making a difference in the lives of those in your local community, just as you did in the armed forces. Attractive Pension Scheme- -Your security. Your future. Your pension. What You ll Bring Your military experience has prepared you for the demands of policing: Discipline and Teamwork: You re accustomed to working in high-pressure environments and relying on the support of those around you to achieve your mission. Adaptability: As a service leaver, you ve experienced ..... full job details .....