We are currently recruiting for intakes across Summer/Autumn 2022.
What if you joined Surrey Police?
Careers don’t come more rewarding than this. Tackling crime, taking knives off the streets, engaging and educating young people and being the person everyone looks towards for help. A Police Officer’s role is demanding and diverse – no two days are the same.
We’re looking for people who have the judgment to make quick decisions; are confident to be first person in; have the compassion and empathy to help those in need; who’ll have their colleagues back no matter what and the resilience to serve the community every single day.
In return, we promise a good starting salary, great training experiences, opportunities for progression, the chance to achieve a professional qualification in Policing Practice and the pride that comes from helping others. You will become part of our policing family; dedicated to keeping communities safe and feeling safe, identifying and protecting vulnerable people, preventing and responding to harm.
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship
The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) is one of the new entry route for Police Constables.
A three-year apprenticeship programme, you will be employed as an officer from day one, gaining valuable experience of the role alongside studying towards a Degree in Professional Policing Practice. Study will be a mix of on and off the job and you will be awarded your degree at the end of the three year programme and with completion of your probation period. You will be paid a full salary of £21,402 per annum plus £2,500 South East Allowance and will not be charged any tuition fees – therefore no need for student loans
Eligibility
To apply for the PCDA, you will need to:
- be aged 17 years or over when you submit your application (18 by appointment)
- have lived in the UK for 3 continuous years immediately prior to application
- have leave to enter, or leave to remain in the UK for an indefinite period
- have a current full UK manual driving licence, by the time of appointment
- have achieved GCSE/Level 2 functional skills in both Maths and English (A*-C/9-4) or educational equivalent.
- have achieved two A-Levels or Level 3 equivalent, with a minimum overall of 48 UCAS points: One A level (A* - C) (not including AS Level) AND One A level (A* – E) or AS level in a different subject. Applicants can also hold a Level 3 BTEC as long as this qualification, or combination of qualifications meets the minimum 48 UCAS Tariff Points.You will need to provide copies of your qualifications with your application form.
- Applicants without a Level 3 qualification can be considered if they are a current serving (or have left within the last 18 months, having completed 18 months' service) as a Special Constable or PCSO with Independent Patrol with any police force.
We will also accept current Investigating Officers, PIP Investigators, Contact Officer or Controllers who have completed 18 months service (or have left within the last 18 months, having completed 18 months' service).
Experience in other operational policing roles can be considered on a case by case basis for candidates who have served a minimum of 2 years service within the last 6 years and have exemplary references. - applicants will also be considered as meeting the Level 3 qualification requirements, who have served for minimum of 2 years within the last 5 years in the armed forces or similar law enforcement agencies and have exemplary references.
You will be required to upload evidence of your English, Maths and Level 3 qualifications before submitting your application. If you do not hold a level 3 qualification, but meet one of the exemption criteria outlined above, please complete and upload the attached ‘level 3 eligibility criteria form’. We understand that sometimes certificates can be lost or damaged. If you are unable to locate your certificates, please email PoliceConstableTrainees@surrey.pnn.police.uk who can advise if replacements are required.
- not be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist group or organisation
- not have tattoos which cause offence
- not have six penalty points or more on your driving licence
Contact Details
If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please read our helpful Guide:
surrey-police-recruitment_guide.pdf
For any further queries please contact policeconstabletrainees@surrey.pnn.police.uk
Additional Information
Please make sure you are available for dates within all stages of the recruitment process as alternatives may not be accommodated.
Online Tests – 23rd - 30th November 2021
Eligibility Checks – 1st - 17th December 2021
National Assessment Centre – 26th January - 2nd February 2022.
Interviews – provisionally Feb - May 2022.
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's really important to us that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have a multiple staff support groups who help improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious beliefs, we would love to hear from you.
For more information email positiveaction@surrey.pnn.police.uk.
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