Police detective job- anyone got any advice?

[Solace123]

The fast track pathway to become a DC has opened up in my county. I watched their webinar last night but it was more about the recruitment process.
I want to know more about the job day to day. Can anyone give any advice about the job or know someone who does the job?
What is it like daily? What are the shift patterns like? Are the police good with parent caring responsibilities? Do they offer any flexibility on shifts if you have kids.
In the programme you also have to do 18 weeks independent patrol. I'd feel nervous about it. Im only a small woman, am I expected to wrestle fully grown men double my size to arrest them if they resist?
It looks like an interesting role. I currently work in child safeguarding so have some background in one of the policing areas that I could be a part of.
I think it's best to hear from people who work in the job though to get a better feel.

I understand
I disagree
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What do you do @Blottum?
as always with any thread about policing someone always comes on to have a dig.

Totally agree with Serencwtch.
Having worked in the public, private and then 20 years in the police I whole hearty agree. Its one of the few occupations who can quite legally own not only your work life but your free time and family life. The clock doesn't stop at 5pm

Maybe Blottum could volunteer as a special constable to get a feel. We always welcome an extra pair of hands. Its a massive eye opener about the types of incidents you get sent, with very few resources and the impact it has on family and your home life. Except a special constable is never going to get rest days and annual leave cancelled or kept on after duty, any job would just get passed to the regular officer to continue with.

Disagree with what?

Fact is being an employee and serving in police /armed forces are completely different legally.

A “dig”

good grief. Sensitive souls are the police it would seem

You didn’t answer my question @Blottum

PMSL that someone is comparing a job as a manager in the private sector with the working conditions of being in the police.

That said, how realistic are those fly on the wall documentaries when the detectives walk down the corridor in front of a prisoner? Every time we watch one we’re shouting at the TV!!

What do you mean? Are you training to always walk behind?

In secure units we were always taught not to walk in front of patients as it leaves you vulnerable to attack, likewise walking with hands in pockets.

Did you go for it @Solace123

Anyone got any good ideas for questions to ask in detective job interview?