Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn

Avon and Somerset Police; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Police Pension Scheme

Shift allowances

Blue Light Card

Student perks

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Police offers a Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) to become a Police Officer. The program combines hands-on policing with academic study, delivering a fully-funded BSc in Professional Policing Practice while you are paid to train.

Starting salary is £32,256 and increases to £34,971 after initial training, with updates to the pay scale forthcoming. During the first 12 weeks you’ll train with our Learning Team and the University of the West of England, then join the

Qualifications

• Compassion, resilience and strong communication skills are desirable.
• Ability to listen, understand and provide reassurance to the public.
• Commitment to serving others and community safety.

Responsibilities

• Respond to a range of incidents with professionalism and calm.
• Support victims of crime with empathy and care.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create safer communities.
• Engage with people from diverse backgrounds to build trust.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Strong communication

Education

BSc in Professional Policing Practice

Job description

Avon and Somerset Police offers a Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) to become a Police Officer. The program combines hands-on policing with academic study, delivering a fully-funded BSc in Professional Policing Practice while you are paid to train.

Starting salary is £32,256 and increases to £34,971 after initial training, with updates to the pay scale forthcoming. During the first 12 weeks you’ll train with our Learning Team and the University of the West of England, then join the