Does Kent Police (UK) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kent Police (UK) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kent Police (UK). This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kent Police (UK)?

40% of Kent Police (UK) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kent Police (UK) 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kent Police (UK)?

Police Officer (15) , Police Constable (11) , Detective (5) , Detective Sergeant (5) , 999 Call Handler (4) , Detective Constable (4) , 999 Contact Handler and Dispatcher (3) , Call Handler (3) , Communications Officer (3) , Contact Handler and Dispatcher (3) , Investigator (3) , Administrative (2) , Authorised Firearms Officer (2) , Communications Support Officer (2) , Constable (2)

What are the pros of working at Kent Police (UK) according to real employee reviews?

"Good pension" ((in 11 reviews)); "Most of the people there are great" ((in 8 reviews)); "Close team" ((in 5 reviews)); "Some good colleagues" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Kent Police (UK) according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low.. compared to other forces with same job role." ((in 9 reviews)); "Long hours and the role effects your private life." ((in 7 reviews)); "5. Unable to tackle the core technology issues, management has resorted to introducing multiple CheckLists that must be completed before cases can progress from one stage to another." ((in 7 reviews)); "Workloads are very high and unlikely to improve any time soon." ((in 3 reviews))

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Kent Police (UK) reviews

3.0

40% would recommend to a friend

(126 total reviews)

Tim Smith

58% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Career opportunities

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Culture & values

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.6

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Senior management

Kent Police (UK) has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 126 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Kent Police (UK) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

126 reviews

5.0

Jul 28, 2025

Still a great job!

Detective inspector

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unique working opportunities and you get to meet members of the community from many different backgrounds

Cons

You get to meet members of the community from many different backgrounds

5.0

Jun 8, 2025

Good company

Detective

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Experience, payment increase, support, development

Cons

Shift work, high demand, unsociable hours

5.0

May 7, 2025

Great work-life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The organisation offers flexible working arrangements, which has significantly enhanced my work-life balance. I feel like a valued member of my team and have received continuous support for my professional development.

Cons

The promotional structure is clear for officers, though advancing in staff roles can be more challenging. Saying that though, I have been actively supported to seek development opportunities.

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