Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship

Metropolitan Police; Bedford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law enforcement agency in the UK seeks candidates for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship program. This fully funded three-year program allows you to earn a BSc degree in professional policing while gaining practical experience on the streets. The starting salary exceeds £42,210, rising to £47,465 upon completion. Ideal candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including Level 2 English qualifications and relevant educational or experiential background. Join us to build a meaningful career in policing.

Benefits

Fully funded degree

Salary allowances

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility criteria to be a police constable.
• Requires Level 2 qualification in English GCSE grade C or above.
• Need two A Levels at grade E or above or Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Engage in policing London's streets during the three-year program.
• Complete both degree and probation successfully.

Skills

Level 2 qualification in English language

Two A Levels at grade E or above

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Training or work experience equal to Level 3

Experience as a Police Community Support Officer

Experience as a Special Constable

Experience as a Designated Detention Officer

Service in the Armed Forces

Education

A Level or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

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.

Its 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. On successful completion, you'll earn £47,465. All salaries include allowances.

Eligibility criteria

You must meet the eligibility criteria to be a police constable set out in'Who we are looking for'. You will need a Level 2 qualification in English language at a 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 be working towards these
• Level 3 qualification or be working towards one, including an International Baccalaureate Diploma or NVQ. We will also consider the equivalent overseas qualification
• Training or work experience thats equal to a Level 3 qualification
• To have served as a Police Community Support Officer, a Special Constable or Designated Detention Officer for 12 months
• To have been a member of the Mets Volunteer Police Cadets for 24 months

Service in the Armed Forces. You must have successfully co...