Transfer of Assessment Centre - Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)

Nottinghamshire Police; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking police force as a Police Constable Degree Apprentice, where you'll gain a BA in Policing while serving your community. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the public, tackle crime, and maintain public order. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the force seeks motivated individuals ready to make a real difference. You'll work 40 hours a week on rotating shifts, gaining invaluable experience in frontline policing. If you're passionate about community service and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• A full manual driving licence is required.
• Candidates must have resided in the UK for at least the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Reduce crime and promote confidence among local communities.
• Work in partnership with the public to make a difference.

Skills

Community Engagement

Crime Prevention

Public Order Maintenance

Support for Victims

Education

A Level 2 qualification in Maths and English

Two A Levels or Level 3 qualification

Job description

Job description

This application is only open to those who have already passed the College of Policing Online Assessment Centre.

The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship is available for highly motivated individuals who will complete the degree programme alongside their employment as a Police Officer. The probationary period for this role will be three years to accommodate the Degree Programme. The Degree will be a BA in Policing provided by a university provider.

As a Police Constable, after your initial training, you will be based at locations throughout the county to meet the demands of the organisation, with the requirement to work anywhere in the force.

Working as a Police Constable is an exciting and rewarding career with the chance to make a real difference to the communities we serve.

Our vision is to be the best performing force in the country. We want to recruit talented people with diverse skills and experience, who are representative of our local communities.

As a Police Officer, your job will be to reduce crime and the fear of crime, and promote confidence among local people that the police understand and are prepared to deal with the issues that matter most to you.

You will work in the frontline of the criminal justice system and community engagement, responsible for protection of life and property, crime prevention and detection, and maintenance of public order. You will support victims and witnesses and provide reassurance to those affected by crime and anti-social behaviour. You will work in partnership with the public and other organisations to make a difference in the community.

The role is challenging and varied.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Valuing diversity and promoting equality and inclusion are central to our vision and PROUD values. For more information on our PROUD values, please refer to the Application Information Pack.

You will work 40 hours per week on rotating shifts after initial training, including weekends, nights, and bank holidays, over a 365/6-day year.

You must hold:

• A level 2 qualification in Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)
• Two A levels or a level 3 qualification in any subject (e.g., National Diploma, Level 3 NVQ, Access to Higher Education Diploma)
• A full manual driving licence
• Resided in the UK for at least the last 3 years

Please see the attachments for further information.

If you believe you have what it takes to undertake a Degree while supporting the community, please apply.