Police Constable 2027 D

North Wales Police; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

On-site gyms

Blue Light discounts

Health and wellbeing centre

Comprehensive training program

Job summary

North Wales Police is seeking motivated individuals to become Police Constables through multiple entry routes including apprenticeship (3-year probation), degree entry (2-year probation), Professional Policing Degree (2-year), or the new Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) with 2-year probation.

Starting salary £31,164 rising to £50,256 by year 7, with a six-month training programme in St Asaph and extensive support throughout recruitment and development.

Qualifications

• Starter Welsh language skills required at pre-employment stage with full support provided.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential for policing communities.

Skills

Welsh language level 2 starter

Job description

Closing Date

01/09/2026, 23:55

Foreword from our Chie f Constable

Fixed - this role can only be performed from a specific location.

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Level of Welsh language ability required? 2

T he role of a police officer is a unique, varied, and challenging role.

This is more than a job it is a vocation and an opportunity for you to make a real positive difference in the community.

I am extremely proud to be the Chief Constable of North Wales and I look forward to hearing from applicants who share our force values and wish to join a forward-thinking organisation.

I wish you the best with your application and look forward to hearing from you.

Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman KPM

Police Entry Routes

• If you would like to be paid to study for a degree and work you can join on the apprenticeship route, 3 year probation (PCDA)
• If you have a degree you can join on the degree entry programme, 2 year probation (DHEP)
• If you have a Professional Policing Degree you can join via this route, 2 year probation (PPD)
• If you have no degree and no desire to study for a degree you can join our new Police Constable Entry Programme, 2 year probation (PCEP)

Why North Wales Police?

• A starting salary of £31,164 increasing each year up to £50,256 in year 7
• A comprehensive 6 month training programme based in St Asaph
• Following your training you'll join the tutor unit for supported on the job training
• Tutor buddy to help support you put in practise all you have learnt
• Access to Join the Police Federation for some fantastic benefits - more information here:North Wales Police Federation (polfed.org)
• Heavily subsidised access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Discounts from various retailers via theBlue Light Scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
• Generous Pension scheme
• Diverse geography in towns, cities and rural areas to police.
• Lots of different units and teams to develop your career in once you have passed your probation

Positive Action - are you eligible?

Positive action support is available prior to the submission of an application form for the following groups who are currently under-represented in this role: People from a Black, Asian or other Minority Ethnic Background, Disabled people or people with a Neurodivergent condition, People whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth. If you would like any support or guidance in relation to Positive Action prior to submitting your application please email [e-mail] to request Positive Action.

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability leader employer. This means we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on our application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.

If you join us with a disability or medical condition, we aim to support you so you can carry out your role effectively. Where possible we’ll arrange reasonable adjustments so you can do this. If you can help us to create a safer North Wales, then we welcome your application - whatever your age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender, race or sexual orientation.

Welsh language skills

You will need to demonstrate starter level Welsh language speaking skills during the pre employment stage. Full support for this will be provided by ourselves. You can find out more about this by visiting our Welsh language resources page and start to familiarise yourself with the level 2 as this is our starter level Welsh.

Please do not be discouraged if you are not a Welsh speaker as full support with improving your Welsh language skills is provided throughout your training.

Further information

We want you to do well throughout the recruitment process, and you can familiarise yourself with the recruitment and vetting process by visiting the Police Constable pages on our website North Wales Police Website before you start your application. You’ll find detailed information about our eligibility requirements and information about the various stages you go through as part of the selection process.

Assessment centres will be on the following dates 3rd September - 10th or 10th - 17th September

Eligible Candidates will be invited to one of the above dates.

Applications will be to fill a Intakes in 2027

Competency and Value Framework (CVF) level? 1

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.