Each day is challenging, particularly when you are escorting the country's nuclear deterrent.
MDP pay scales are reviewed annually. The current pay scale for Constables is:
£18,663* - £28,724
* All new recruits start at this salary point on commencement of training. This rises to £20,835 on completion of 33 weeks training and on completion of two years' service (the statutory probationary period), and subject to satisfactory appraisal, all Officers move to the new pay point of £22,042.
On top of your basic salary, MDP officers recruited after 31 August 1994 are eligible for an additional payment depending upon their work location. In areas bordering the Metropolitan Police District, i.e. Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey and Thames Valley, an Annual MDP South East Allowance (Higher Rate) of £2,000 will be payable.
In the remaining three areas in the South East, i.e. Bedfordshire, Hampshire and Sussex, an Annual MDP South East Allowance (Lower Rate) of £1,000 will be payable.
The allowances are payable to officers whilst they are permanently employed within these areas. Officers working in London will receive the current London Allowance of £5,322. This is a combination of the London Weighting Allowance (£1,995) and the MDP London Allowance (£3,327).