Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Apprentice

Fletchers Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local police force in Liverpool is offering a PCSO apprenticeship designed for those looking to start a career in policing. The role involves engaging with local communities to build trust, providing visible patrols, and supporting vulnerable individuals. The apprenticeship offers a competitive salary ranging from £27,204 to £29,859 per annum along with extensive training and career development opportunities. Candidates must meet certain GCSE requirements in Maths and English. This position promises a pathway into a fulfilling long-term policing career.

Benefits

Competitive salary while you train

33 days holiday increasing to 38 days with service

Local Government Pension Scheme

Police Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade E/2 (or above) in Maths and English Language.
• Functional Skills Level 1 (or above) equivalent to Maths/English Communication.
• Adult Numeracy / Literacy Level 1 (or above).

Responsibilities

• Engage with local communities to build trust and reduce crime.
• Provide visible patrols to improve public safety.
• Support vulnerable individuals and respond to incidents.
• Gather intelligence and assist in investigations.

Job description

Merseyside Police has proudly been ranked 3rd in the Public Sector category of the UK's Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers — and is the only police force to feature in The Sunday Times Top 100 list.

Applications are now open for our first PCSO apprenticeship intake, planned for April 2026.

Start your career in policing with a PCSO apprenticeship and make a real difference in your community while earning and learning.

What You’ll Do

• Engage with local communities to build trust and reduce crime
• Provide visible patrols to improve public safety
• Support vulnerable individuals and respond to incidents
• Gather intelligence and assist in investigations

What You’ll Learn

• A nationally recognised qualification in community safety
• Practical policing skills and on-the-job experience

Please provide 5 years employment/education history, explaining any gaps in employment, as part of the experience and education history section of your application form. We will use this information to obtain references upon conditional offer – with your permission. You will be invited to complete the National Sift via the College of Policing shortly after applying, so please monitor your emails and complete it in a timely manner. Interviews are expected to be conducted consistently with pre‑employment checks including medical, vetting and biometrics; you will be contacted throughout the process.

For any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure you have the necessary support.

Entry Requirements

• GCSE Grade E/2 (or above) in Maths and English Language
• Functional Skills Level 1 (or above) equivalent to Maths/English Communication
• Adult Numeracy / Literacy Level 1 (or above)

Upload certificate evidence of your qualifications in Maths and English Level 1; if not available you will not be able to progress your application.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary while you train: £27,204 to £29,859 per annum plus 13.33% equalisation allowance after training
• Pay increases and holidays: 33 days holiday increasing to 38 days with service
• Full support from mentors and trainers
• Pathway into a long‑term policing career
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• In‑depth training at Mather Avenue Training Centre
• Continuous Professional Development
• Police Blue Light Card discounts and perks

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion: Building a workforce that represents our communities is important to us. We aim to attract and keep people with the best skills and highest potential, welcoming especially women and black & ethnic minority candidates.

For more information please email [e-mail].