Entry routes

You must be 18 years of age to apply but you can be 17 at the time of your application as long as you are 18 by the time you are appointed

You must hold two A Levels or a Level 3 qualification in any subject (a Level 3 qualification includes a national diploma, a Level 3 NVQ, or an access to higher education diploma)

• Or have relevant quantifiable experience to the role of police constable (conditions apply)

• Or are a current serving PCSO who has passed your probationary period and served 12 months in post

• Or are a current serving special constable who has attained independent patrol status at the time of your application

You need to hold a full UK driving license (manual)

You must be a UK, EU citizen with EU settled status, a commonwealth citizen or a foreign national with no restrictions on your stay

You must have lived in the UK for the past three years from the date of your application. The only exception is military personnel who have served abroad

Successful applicants will be required to complete vetting prior to commencing in their role. This will include a full background check and financial disclosure

Your appointment will be dependent upon successfully passing our medical checks which will include a drugs test. Hair and urine samples will be sent to a laboratory for substance abuse screening and a hearing and spirometry tests will also be done. Individuals who are unable to provide a hair sample for religious reasons may instead just provide a urine sample

Prior to receiving a formal offer, you will be required to pass a fitness test where you need to be able to run the bleep test to a level of 5.4

Your application would be unsuccessful if you have tattoos on your face, neck or hands which are deemed offensive. All tattoos will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

Piercings are allowed but would need to be removed during training and service if deemed hazardous

Your nails must be to a functional length that do not interfere with your duties

You will need to provide references to cover your last five years of employment and education

You will be required to work on a rota which covers weekends, nights, and bank holidays

Shifts can differ depending on the team you work in, but a typical shift includes two mornings, two evenings, and two nights followed by rest days, known as a six on, four off schedule

• The morning shift is from 7:00am until 3:00pm

• The evening shift is from 3:00pm until 11:00pm

• The night shift is from 11:00pm until 7:00am

You will have a probation period of two years and after completion, you can apply to move into specialist areas such as firearms, dog handling and drones

You will be granted 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (shift dependent). You also have the option to purchase additional days of annual leave

You must be 18 years of age to apply but can be 17 at the time of your application as long as you are 18 by the time you are appointed

You must hold a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English Language or Literature (grade C/4 or above)

You must hold a Level 3 qualification in any subject (a Level 3 qualification includes a national diploma, a Level 3 NVQ, or an access to higher education diploma)

You will need a full UK driving license (manual)

You must be a UK, EU citizen with EU settled status, a commonwealth citizen or a foreign national with no restrictions on your stay

You must have lived in the UK for the past three years from the date of your application. The only exception is military personnel who have served abroad

Successful applicants will be required to complete Vetting prior to commencing in their role. This will include a full background check and financial disclosure

Your appointment will be dependent upon successfully passing our medical checks which will include a drugs test. Hair and urine samples will be sent to a laboratory for substance abuse screening and a hearing and spirometry tests will also be done. Individuals who are unable to provide a hair sample for religious reasons may instead just provide a urine sample

Prior to receiving a formal offer, you will be required to pass a fitness test where you need to be able to run the bleep test to a level of 5.4

Your application would be unsuccessful if you have tattoos on your face, neck or hands which are deemed offensive. All tattoos will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis  

Piercings are allowed but would need to be removed during training and service if deemed hazardous

Your nails must be to a functional length that do not interfere with your duties

You will need to provide references to cover your last five years of employment and education

You will be required to work on a rota which covers weekends, nights, and bank holidays

Shifts can differ depending on the team you work in, but a typical shift includes two mornings, two evenings, and two nights followed by rest days, known as a six on, four off schedule

• The morning shift is from 7:00am – 3:00pm

• The evening shift is from 3:00pm – 11:00pm

• The night shift is from 11:00pm – 7:00am

You will have a probation period of three years and after completion, you can apply to move into specialist areas such as firearms, dog handling and drones

You will be granted 21/22 days of study leave to support you in managing your workload when completing assignments