Law Enforcement
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship
Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Location
Sussex
Salary
£34,326 per year (includes £2,070 South East Allowance)
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Degree in Professional Policing Practice
Start date
June 2027 onwards
Vacancy reference
SYSX UNFM00453
Minimum grades
GCSE English grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent; if under 19, GCSE Maths grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent; one A Level grade A*-C or equivalent Level 3; one A Level grade A*-E or AS Level in a different subject or equivalent Level 3; minimum 48 UCAS points when both qualifications are combined
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
As a Police Officer, you can change your life and the lives of others. With opportunities to pursue a wide range of policing specialisms, a career as a Police Officer opens doors to roles in areas such as safeguarding, community engagement, investigations and anti-terrorism. Through the three-year Police Constable Apprenticeship Programme, you will be employed as an officer from day one, gaining valuable experience of the role alongside studying towards a Degree in Professional Policing Practice. Study will be a mix of on and off the job and you will be awarded your degree at the end of the three year programme and with completion of your probation period.
Requirements
Be aged 17 years or over on the day you submit your application (must be 18 years or over to start in post). Have lived in the UK for 3 continuous years immediately prior to application. Have leave to enter, or leave to remain in the UK for an indefinite period. Have a current full UK manual driving licence by the time of appointment. Not be a member (current or previous) of the British National Party (BNP) or any other proscribed terrorist organisations or groups. Not have tattoos which cause offence. Not have serious motoring offences. Not have 6 or more points on your licence.
Skills
Quick decision-makingConfidenceCompassionEmpathyResilienceCommunity engagementInvestigationsSafeguarding
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade C
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade E
Essential
UCAS Points · Any · Grade 48
Training & development
Future prospects
Upon successful completion of the three-year programme and probation period, you will be awarded a Degree in Professional Policing Practice and will be qualified as a Police Constable.
Company benefits
Good starting salary, great training experiences, opportunities for progression, the chance to achieve a professional qualification in Policing Practice, no tuition fees, no student loans required, and the pride that comes from helping others.
Things to consider
During the first 16 weeks of training you will not be able to take any annual leave. You must meet strict eligibility criteria including UK residency, UK driving licence, background checks, vetting, medical examination, biometric vetting, substance misuse testing and fitness testing. There are five stages to the application and assessment process.
About Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Surrey Police and Sussex Police are committed to being an anti-racist police service, challenging injustice, ensuring fairness and upholding anti-racist principles. They are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement. They value diversity and believe their organisation grows from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity brings.