Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Student perks as a full‑time learner

Police Pension Scheme

Shift allowances

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Police is recruiting for Police Constable through the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA). The role offers hands-on policing and academic study, with a fully-funded BSc in Professional Policing Practice and a starting salary of £32,256 that rises to £34,971 after initial training.

You’ll begin with 12 weeks of professional training with our Learning Team and the University of the West of England, then join the Patrol team as an operational officer in frontline

Responsibilities

• Respond to a range of incidents, from road traffic collisions to antisocial behaviour, with professionalism and composure.
• Support victims of crime with empathy and compassion.
• Collaborate with skilled colleagues committed to creating safer communities.
• Engage with people from all walks of life, building trust and making a real impact.

Job description

Avon and Somerset Police is recruiting for Police Constable through the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA). The role offers hands-on policing and academic study, with a fully-funded BSc in Professional Policing Practice and a starting salary of £32,256 that rises to £34,971 after initial training.

You’ll begin with 12 weeks of professional training with our Learning Team and the University of the West of England, then join the Patrol team as an operational officer in frontline