Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship

Book Binge; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law enforcement organization offers a Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship that allows you to earn a fully funded degree while gaining practical experience. This three-year program trains you across various policing roles including response to emergencies and neighbourhood engagement, with salary starting at over £42,210. Ideal for candidates with relevant educational qualifications and a commitment to serve the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 qualification in English Language.
• Two A Levels at grade E or above required.
• Experience as a Police Community Support Officer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply policing skills throughout training.
• Work in a police team under supervision.
• Conduct research and present findings in final year.

Education

Level 2 qualification in English Language at GCSE Grade C or above

Two A Levels at grade E or above in any subject

Level 3 qualification or equivalent overseas qualification

Experience as a Police Community Support Officer or equivalent

Service in the Armed Forces with a minimum term

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship role at Book Binge.

Our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) means you can learn as you earn, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice. The Met covers all qualification fees so there’s no cost to you, it’s all fully funded. It’s a three-year programme, which combines learning with policing London’s streets. The three years count as your probation. On successful completion, you graduate from both the degree and probation. The starting salary is over £42,210, and on successful completion you’ll earn £47,465. All salaries include allowances.

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria You must meet the eligibility criteria to be a Police Constable as set out in ‘Who We Are Looking For’. You will need a Level 2 qualification in English Language at GCSE Grade C or above (or Grades 4 to 9), and one of the following:

• Two A Levels at grade E or above in any subject or working towards these
• Level 3 qualification or working towards one (including an International Baccalaureate Diploma or NVQ); equivalent overseas qualification considered
• Training or work experience equal to a Level 3 qualification
• Experience as a Police Community Support Officer, a Special Constable or Designated Detention Officer for 12 months
• Member of the Met’s Volunteer Police Cadets for 24 months
• Service in the Armed Forces with a minimum term of service and exemplary reference (minimum two years within the last five years)

We will also consider an English Language equivalent overseas qualification in place of the Level 2 qualification.

Training and Assessment

Your first week is a three-day introduction to the Met with the remainder spent at your university. Our partner universities are:

• Brunel University
• University of West London
• Anglia Ruskin University

You then complete 16 weeks initial learning at your university, covering policing, the law and police powers; protection, vulnerability and public protection; policing communities, response policing and investigating crime; police leadership, coaching and mentoring; officer safety training; emergency life support; safeguarding; crime investigation and operational policing skills. The next eight weeks you will spend working in a police team, based on a London borough, alongside a tutor constable (Street Duties). The remainder of the three years will be spent building on what you have learnt through various policing roles, including response to emergency calls and neighbourhood policing with communities.

You’ll return to university in year two for up to three weeks of learning, and in your final year you may undertake research into an area of policing and present it as an academic poster and briefing. Throughout training you will complete operational and academic assessments (exams, essays, presentations). Upon successful completion of the three-year programme you will be a fully qualified police constable and graduate with your degree.

Application and recruitment process

The following information will help you have the best chance of success with your application and what to expect at each stage. The recruitment process can take around six months, and at each stage you will be contacted by our recruitment team who will support you throughout.

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Seniorities and employment details

• Seniority level – Internship
• Employment type – Full-time
• Job function – Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries – Law Enforcement

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