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We take a look at how you can become a police officer and what exactly the role involves.
What does the job entail?
As a police officer, you will be on the frontline of crime initiatives, however, your exact role will depend on your force and whether you choose to specialise after training. You will learn to protect the public from violence, provide a reassuring presence in the community, support victims of crime and offer help to those who have witnessed crimes, investigate complex crimes using a mixture of cutting-edge technology and time-proven traditional methods
What hours will I work?
A full-time working week is 37 hours, with an average of two rest days. Police officers provide a 24-hour public service so this is not a 'nine-to-five' job. Unsocial hours, shift work, and emergency call-out are required. Overtime is available and is paid at a higher rate.
What qualifications do I need?
There is no formal educational requirement, but you will have to pass written tests
The minimum age to apply is 18, and there is no upper age limit, though the normal retirement age for police constables and sergeants is 60.
New recruits, whatever their age, are required to undertake a two-year probationary period.
Locate a police force that is looking to recruit in the area of the UK.
Request an application pack from them and fill it out according to the directions contained within. They will check your eligibility and mark your responses to competency questions. If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre. If you pass your assessment, you will then take a fitness test, eyesight test and a medical examination. Next, your references will be checked and you'll undergo a background and security check. When you receive your offer of appointment, you need only accept it to be hired into the UK police force as a new police officer.
Everyone who wants to become a police officer has to complete a two-year probationary period working on the beat as a patrol constable. Many officers prefer to spend the majority of their careers on patrol - but others opt to transfer to more specialist areas of work.
What skills will I need?
Initiative and willingness to learn new skills and methods for combating crime and violence.
Ability to think quickly and act accordingly
Physical and mental ability to undertake police duties
You must be either a British Citizen, a citizen of the EU or other states in the EEA, or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with indefinite leave to remain in the UK
Although you may still be eligible to join the police service if you have minor convictions/cautions, there are certain offences and conditions that will make you ineligible.
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