Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship

Merseyside Police; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force based in the UK is seeking Student Police Officers for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Programme. This role offers a starting salary of £31,164 per annum while allowing candidates to earn a degree over three years. Responsibilities include engaging with the community, preventing crime, and undergoing rigorous training. The force is committed to building a diverse workforce and supports applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Benefits

Full salary while studying

On-the-job training

Opportunity to make a difference in the community

Qualifications

• Must have Maths and English Language GCSEs Grade C/4 and above or Functional Skills equivalent.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities effectively.
• Willingness to work shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as the face and voice of the police in the community.
• Prevent crime and provide support to victims.
• Participate in training and academic modules while on duty.

Skills

Communication skills

Community engagement

Problem-solving

Education

Maths and English Language GCSEs Grade C/4 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Student Police Officer – Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) Programme

Starting Salary: £31,164 per annum

Normal working hours: 40 hours per week - working shifts (including nights, evenings and weekends)

Locations: Various locations across Merseyside

Our Recruitment Process

Due to Merseyside Police’s recruitment requirements for 2026/2027 and the volume of applications we may take time to respond. Your application will be reviewed. Please regularly check your emails and respond promptly to progress.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive sufficient numbers of applications — submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

• Initial sift – based on criteria outlined on the PCDA page under “Am I eligible to apply”; you would not be eligible for this route if you already have a degree.
• College of Policing National Sift
• College of Policing Online Assessment – details about this can be found here
• In Force interview assessing your values and behaviours aligned to the expected standards of a Police Officer
• Pre-employment checks which include references, fitness test, medical, biometrics and vetting
• Final offer, registration and acceptance into LJMU

We require evidence of Maths and English Language GCSEs Grade C/4 and above or Functional Skills equivalent for this role. Please ensure you have these certificates ready to upload before applying and do not upload any qualifications that are not relevant. If you have any questions, or trouble uploading your qualifications or tattoo images, please email [e-mail] at the time of application. Internal applicants must apply externally using a new personal email address.

About a Policing Career in Merseyside Police

Police Officers are the face and voice in the community — they’re on the ground, speaking to victims, preventing crime and making a real difference. They come from different walks of life, but are united by the same goal – to keep communities safe. You may serve across Merseyside, including Liverpool and Sefton, and you will be part of a team charged with building better communities while earning a degree.

About our commitment to Inclusion

We aim to build a workforce that represents our communities and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from women and Black & Ethnic Minority candidates. We provide support throughout the application process via Outreach and can offer reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

For more information about Outreach support, contact [e-mail].

About our PCDA Programme

This is an opportunity to obtain a degree while working and earning a full salary as a Student Police Officer. The programme lasts three years and is delivered in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University. You will have on-the-job training, frontline operational duties, and academic modules. Full details about the learning programme can be found on the PCDA information page.

Join us and you’ll be on the ground, preventing crime and making a difference. The experience can be rewarding.