The application process
The following information will help you have the best chance of success with your application by telling you what you can expect from each stage.
It can take around eight months to complete your application and be appointed into one of our cohorts and at each stage you will be contacted by our recruitment team who will provide you with more information and support throughout.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can email our recruitment team from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
The first step is to submit an online application through our vacancy portal.
Your application is received by our recruitment team who screen, and shortlist candidates based on the job requirements. The team will then conduct verification checks such as checking your driving license and qualifications.
You’ll then be required to complete an online questionnaire-based assessment delivered by the College of Policing to be able to progress into the next stage of your application.
If you are successful following step four, you will be invited to take part in an online assessment centre delivered by the College of Policing which can include numerical tests, written exercises, and interactive evaluations.
We’ll then invite you to our Headquarters to be interviewed by an officer and a member of police staff.
If successful, you’ll then go through further pre-employment checks which include but are not limited to a fitness test, a medical assessment, references, vetting, biometric and drugs testing.
Once completed, you will receive a formal offer of employment from us, and we will confirm the start date of your cohort.
Welcome to Nottinghamshire Police! From here, you’ll begin your policing journey with us, receive your induction and start your training to prepare you for the role.