Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A major city law enforcement agency is offering a Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) in Bolton, allowing candidates to earn a degree while gaining practical experience in policing. This fully funded three-year program culminates in both graduation and successful completion of probation, with starting salaries exceeding £42,210. Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including qualifications in English and Level 3 equivalences, while prior experience in law enforcement is a plus.

Benefits

Fully funded degree

Salary progression upon completion

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 qualification in English language.
• Two A Levels or equivalent qualifications are required.
• Experience as a Police Community Support Officer or in a related role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete a degree while serving as a police constable.
• Policing duties on London's streets.
• Successfully finish the three-year probation period.

Skills

Eligibility criteria understanding

Ability to complete a degree

Work experience in law enforcement

Education

Level 2 qualification in English language

Two A Levels at grade E or above

Level 3 qualification 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

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