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Police officer
Police officers keep communities safe and investigate crime. You must meet age, fitness and background checks, then complete the Police Constable Entry Programme or degree apprenticeship. GCSE English and maths are required. Salaries follow police pay scales on the official profile.
Stages
- 1
GCSE choices
English and maths at grade 4+.
- 2
A-level or equivalent
Not always required for PCEP; check your force.
- 3
University or degree apprenticeship
Police constable degree apprenticeship or degree holder entry where offered.
- 4
Work experience
Special constable volunteering or community roles.
- 5
Internships and insight
Not applicable; use force open days.
- 6
Graduate schemes
Initial police training and tutorship on division.
- 7
First role
Probationary constable after training.
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Questions
Can I join at 18?
Minimum age is 18. Some forces prefer older candidates for maturity.
Where do entry requirements come from?
College of Policing publishes the baseline for this role. Always confirm on the live page before you apply.
Does Navigait list every vacancy for this path?
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