Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship

Overview

Vacancy Information As a Police Officer, you can change your life and the lives of others. With opportunities to pursue a wide range of policing specialisms, a career as a Police Officer opens doors to roles in areas such as safeguarding, community engagement, investigations and anti-terrorism. Through the three-year Police Constable Apprenticeship Programme, you will be employed as an officer from day one, gaining valuable experience of the role alongside studying towards a Degree in Professional Policing Practice.

Study will be a mix of on and off the job and you will be awarded your degree at the end of the three year programme and with completion of your probation period. You will be paid a full time salary of £33,364 which includes £2,000 South East Allowance and will not be charged any tuition fees; therefore no need for student loans.

We are looking for people who have the judgement to make quick decisions; are confident to be first on scene; have the compassion and empathy to help those in need and the resilience to serve the community every single day. In return, we offer a good starting salary, great training experiences, opportunities for progression, the chance to achieve a professional qualification in Policing Practice and the pride that comes from helping others.

Put simply, you can change lives.

Chief Constables  Message We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference.

If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you. We wish you all the very best with your application.

To apply for the role of Police Officer you will need to:

• Be aged 17 years or over on the day you submit your application. You must be 18 years or over to start in post.
• Have lived in the UK for 3 continuous years immediately prior to application.
• Have leave to enter, or leave to remain in the UK for an indefinite period.
• Have a current full UK manual driving licence, by the time of appointment.
• Not be a member (current or previous) of the British National Party (BNP) or any other proscribed terrorist organisations or groups.
• Not have tattoos which cause offence.
• Not have serious motoring offences.
• Not have 6 or more points on your licence.
• Meet the below qualification criteria.

To be eligible for PCDA you will need to:

• Have achieved GCSE English at grade A*-C/9-4 or an educational equivalent to a Level 2 and, if you are under 19, GCSE Maths at grade A*-C/9-4 or an educational equivalent to a Level 2.
• Have achieved one A Level grade A*-C or equivalent Level 3 AND one A level grade A*-E or AS level in a different subject, or equivalent Level 3.

You will need to provide copies of your qualifications with your application form. You must have a minimum of 48 UCAS points when both qualifications are combined. You can check how many points your qualification is worth on the UCAS tariff calculator. You will need to provide copies of your qualifications on your application form. Applicants can hold a Level 3 BTEC as long as this qualification or combination of qualifications meets the minimum 48 UCAS tariff points.

The Certificate in Knowledge of Policing will also be accepted.

Applicants who do not meet the above Level 3 criteria and believe they have work experience equivalent to a Level 3 can apply. Your work experience will be assessed against a Level 3 framework. You will be asked to complete a written experience assessment and online verbal reasoning and numerical tests. The results will then be assessed by the universities who will certify whether your previous work experience is equivalent to a Level 3 qualification.

Please complete the Level 3 form attached to this advert and submit this with your application.

Applicants without a Level 3 qualification can be considered if they are a current serving (or have left within the last 18 months, having completed 18 months  service) as a Special Constable or PCSO with Independent Patrol with any police force. Please complete the Level 3 form attached to this advert and submit this with your application. We will also accept current Investigating Officers, PIP Investigators, Contact Officer or Controllers who have completed 18 months service (or have left within the last 18 months, having completed 18 months  service).

Experience in other operational policing roles can be considered on a case by case basis for candidates who have served a minimum of 2 years service within the last 5 years and have exemplary references. Applicants will also be considered as meeting the Level 3 qualification requirements, who have served for minimum of 2 years within the last 5 years in the armed forces or similar law…