Recruitment Process

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The recruitment process is the same for applicants.

The process can take up to 12 months to complete, dependant on the applicant.

Please scroll down the page - some of the sections listed have accompanying videos.

Application Form

  • Submit your application form online when the recruitment window opens.

 

Eligibility Checks

  • Your application form will be checked to make sure you have the required qualifications and eligibility to apply.

 

Initial Sift

  • This consists of two exercises; a situational judgement test and a behavioural style questionnaire. 

 

Online Assessment Centre

  • This consists of three exercises; a competency based video interview, a written exercise and a briefing exercise.

 

Interview

  • This will be a competency and values based face-to-face interview.

 

Fitness Test

  • This includes a running ‘bleep test’. Applicants must pass level 5.4. Watch the video below.
  • This level of fitness will need to be maintained and will be tested regularly throughout your training and career.

 

Medical Assessment

 

Security Vetting

 

Want more information?

For more information about the various stages please see https://www.joiningthepolice.co.uk/how-to-apply

 

 

Page last reviewed February 2024.