Recruitment Process
The recruitment process is the same for applicants.
The process can take up to 12 months to complete, dependant on the applicant.
Please scroll down the page - some of the sections listed have accompanying videos.
Application Form
- Submit your application form online when the recruitment window opens.
Eligibility Checks
- Your application form will be checked to make sure you have the required qualifications and eligibility to apply.
Initial Sift
- This consists of two exercises; a situational judgement test and a behavioural style questionnaire.
Online Assessment Centre
- This consists of three exercises; a competency based video interview, a written exercise and a briefing exercise.
Interview
- This will be a competency and values based face-to-face interview.
Fitness Test
- This includes a running ‘bleep test’. Applicants must pass level 5.4. Watch the video below.
Medical Assessment
- Click here for more information about the Medical Assessment and watch the video below.
Security Vetting
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For more information about the various stages please see https://www.joiningthepolice.co.uk/how-to-apply
Page last reviewed May 2023.