Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship – Earn While You Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Police Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Mentoring programmes

Wellbeing initiatives

Shift allowances

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Police are inviting applicants to join the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) and train as Police Officers. You will study for a fully-funded BSc in Professional Policing Practice while being paid, starting at £32,256 and rising to £34,971 after initial training.

The 3‑year journey blends frontline policing with academic study. You’ll start in professional training with our Learning Team and the University of the West of England, then join the Patrol team as an

Qualifications

• Compassionate and resilient individuals.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Commitment to serving communities and helping victims.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents with professionalism and calm.
• Support victims with empathy and guidance.
• Collaborate with colleagues to keep communities safe.
• Engage with diverse people to build trust and make an impact.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Listening

Resilience

Courage

Education

BSc in Professional Policing Practice

Job description

Avon and Somerset Police are inviting applicants to join the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) and train as Police Officers. You will study for a fully-funded BSc in Professional Policing Practice while being paid, starting at £32,256 and rising to £34,971 after initial training.

The 3‑year journey blends frontline policing with academic study. You’ll start in professional training with our Learning Team and the University of the West of England, then join the Patrol team as an