Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Route (PCDA)

West Midlands Police; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in Birmingham is offering a Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship for those looking to combine study with hands-on policing experience. Starting salary is £29,907, increasing to £48,231. Ideal candidates must possess a Level 2 English qualification and a relevant Level 3 qualification. Join us to serve the community and develop your career in law enforcement.

Benefits

Starting salary of £29,907

25 days' annual leave

Extensive benefits including pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 English (Grade C/4 or above).
• Fitness standard of 5.4 on the bleep test.
• UK residency for the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in keeping communities safe.
• Participate in the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship program.
• Engage in real-life policing with guidance from experienced officers.

Skills

Level 2 English

Physical Fitness

Education

Level 3 qualification worth at least 80 UCAS points

Level 4 or 5 qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a career like no other? Do you want the opportunity to study for a degree while gaining hands-on experience from day one? If so, join West Midlands Police through our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) programme.

As a Police Constable, you'll play a vital role in keeping our communities safe, protecting the vulnerable, and tackling crime. This is a challenging but hugely rewarding career where no two days are the same.

About the PCDA Programme

• Earn & Learn, you'll be a fully employed police officer from day one, while studying towards a Level 6 Degree in Professional Policing Practice over three years.


• Blended Learning, most of your training will be delivered in-house at West Midlands Police, supported by a partner university. Classroom learning will be combined with frontline policing and digital study.


• Ongoing Support, training is practical and designed to prepare you for real-life policing, with guidance from experienced officers.


• Future Opportunities, once you've completed your probation, you'll have access to a wide range of career paths, from specialist units such as Firearms, Dogs, Roads Policing, and Investigations, to progression into leadership roles.

Please note: This is not a direct Detective route. However, after initial training, you may apply to join our Detective Academy pathway.

What's in it for you?

• Starting salary: £29,907, rising annually up to £48,231 within seven years.


• BA Degree in Professional Policing Practice (on successful completion).


• 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 after five years.


• Extensive benefits, including a pension scheme, employee support, staff networks, and professional development opportunities. See our benefits webpage for more details.


• A career that matters - make a lasting impact on communities while developing your skills and future.

Who can apply?

You must have:

• Level 2 English (Grade C/4 or above) AND


• One of the following:
  
  
  
  • Level 3 qualification worth at least 80 UCAS points, OR
  
  
  • Level 4 or 5 qualification
  
  
  
  

Only final certificates will be accepted - these must be uploaded with your application.

Fitness, Medical & Vetting

• Must meet the bleep test standard of 5.4.


• Must pass medical checks, which may include drug and fitness testing.


• Must pass our required vetting checks. See our Vetting FAQ for more information.

Residency & Nationality

• Lived in the UK for the past 3 years.


• Must be a British or EEA national, or have the right to work in the UK without restrictions.

Application Process

• Our careers website provides a step-by-step breakdown of the application process.


• Training & Probation, a three-year blended learning apprenticeship combining policing experience with academic study.