Police Constable Entry Program
About The Position
Police Officers are the face and voice in the community - they’re on the ground, speaking to victims, preventing crime and making a real difference. They come from different walks of life but are united by the same goal – to keep communities safe. From Liverpool's bright lights to Sefton's sandy beaches, you'll be serving a population of 1.5 million and covering a geographical area of 647 square kilometres. Being a part of Merseyside Police is a unique experience. You won’t just be building better communities, you’ll be building a career that counts. We want our people to reflect the communities we serve, people who can bring diversity of experience, people who are willing to protect our streets. It’s not always easy, some days will be tougher than others, but the sense of pride makes it worth every second. It’s a two-year programme where you’ll focus on learning the skills needed for the job rather than working towards a qualification. It’s all about developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to be ‘confirmed in rank’ as an operational police officer. As a student officer you’ll be supported from day one by experienced trainers. You’ll get a good mix of working on the front line and time spent learning the theory. You’ll also get to experience working in different policing teams to boost your experience and give you a chance to apply your learning. By the time you’ve completed your two-year probation period – demonstrating that you’ve gained and continually used your policing knowledge, skills and behaviours, you’ll be eligible to be confirmed in rank as a police officer. When you’ve finished your training and been confirmed in rank, your first posting will be to either in Response and Patrol or Local Policing, Uniform Area Investigations/Protecting Vulnerable People. This will give you a fantastic grounding in the nuts and bolts of policing and is the perfect starting point to help decide what direction you’d like your career in policing to take.
Requirements
- Evidence of Level 2 Maths and English Language GCSEs which can be Grade C/4 and above or Level 2 Functional Skills or equivalent.
- 5 years employment/education history without gaps
Responsibilities
- Protecting your streets
- Caring for your community
- Preventing crime
- Speaking to victims
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
