Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)

Job Description

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 and we want to recruit talented people with a diverse range of 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.

As a Police Officer you will be working on the frontline of the criminal justice system and community engagement. Responsible for protection of life and property, the prevention and detection of crime, and the maintenance of public order. You will have a vital role in supporting victims and witnesses and providing reassurance to individuals who have been subjected to crime and anti-social behaviour.

Working in partnership with the public and other organisations in order to make a difference to the local community. The role is a challenging and varied one.

We are striving to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Valuing diversity and promoting equality and inclusion is at the heart of our vision and PROUD values. PROUD embodies everything we stand for as an organisation, for further details on our PROUD values then please refer to the Application Information Pack.

Working Hours

You will work 40 hours per week working rotating shifts after initial training (this includes weekends, nights and bank holidays with a shift pattern over 365/6 days a year)

Qualifications Required

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

Important Information

All applicants will be subject to Nottinghamshire Police's Vetting Policy.

Please be aware that once we have reached our maximum number of applications we will close this advert, which can be at any point without prior notice.

Please note this cohort will be subject to the availability of the course.

Please be advised that, should you be successful and receive a place on one of our cohorts, no leave is permitted during the first stage of your training. Once conditionally offered, if you have any pre-booked leave which cannot be rearranged, we may have to withdraw your application or move you back to a later cohort.