Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)
Can you see yourself … as a Police Officer?
Do you want a career which is challenging, where no two days are the same and where your actions and decisions will help to ensure that Staffordshire is a safer place to live?
Are you interested in obtaining a degree and being able to “learn while you earn”?
If so, then a career as a police officer with Staffordshire Police may be just the job for you. Police officer recruitment has changed and new student officers will learn on the job as well as studying at Staffordshire University for a degree.
To be eligible for this route and to apply you must have the following;
Please be aware, we will require copies of your certificates in order for you to progress through the recruitment process - Please upload these via the Certificate upload section.
- Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths for example a GCSE at grade C (level 4) or above, Functional Skills Level 2, Key Skills Level 2 (Communication and / or Literacy) or Adult Numeracy / Literacy PLUS
- Level 3 qualification(s) in any subject(s) that equate to 64 UCAS points (or a full level 4 or 5 qualification) - these points could be from your A Levels, Level 3 Diplomas, NVQs and an International Baccalaureate to name a few. Please check your UCAS points before applying here; https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator
- Please note you will be required to upload your Maths & English certificates as well as all Level 3 qualification(s) certificates
- Hold a full UK manual driving licence
Policing is a job like no other and you will need to have a passion for public service, excellent customer service skills, the ability to build relationships and work in a team, and the commitment to make a difference to the lives of the communities of Staffordshire. Staffordshire Police is a diverse area with both rural and urban conurbations, serving over 1m people.
For more information about becoming a Police Constable at Staffordshire Police, please click on the link below:
Police Officer | Staffordshire Police
We have a range of intakes, candidates will be informed on which intake they would join following a successful selection process.
Familiarisation Event
If you would like to find out more about the role there will be a familiarisation event on 8th April 2025 at 18:00hrs and 17th April 2025 10:30hrs. This will take place through Microsoft Teams. To register for this event please click on on the below link. Please ensure you register by 7th April in order to receive your link for the 8th April, and the 16th April for the 17th April. Please note both events will be the same information provided.
Selection Process
• Application (Closes Wednesday 30th April Midday)
• National Sift (Throughout application)
• Online Assessment Centre (W/C 12th of May)
• Face to Face Interview (W/C 4th and 11th of August)
• Pre-Employment Checks (W/C 18th of August)
In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Eye care vouchers
• On site Gyms
• Annual Leave entitlement.
• Pension Scheme
• Sick pay scheme
• Fostering friendly policy
• Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
• Reward and Recognition
• Blue light Card
• Lottery
• Free Parking at selected sites
• Onsite Catering facilities
• Federation Support
• Financial Products and services
• Staff Networks to support
• Cycle to work scheme
Please note; Annual leave dates are already set for the duration of the course therefore if you have any holidays/special occasions booked for YEARS these may not be accommodated and result in a delay of a start date. Please inform us of any dates at the point of an offer.
Closing date for receipt of submitted applications;
Due to the high volume of interest in this position, we may have to close the advert earlier than anticipated. We would encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.
Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.
We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.
There will be Step in support sessions throughout the selection process. The first session will take place on DATE ,For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk
Please note if you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include vetting, please see what this involves and the process via the below link:
Police vetting process | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk)
We want to continually improve our recruitment processes and to remove any barriers to equal opportunities that could disadvantage those from particular backgrounds. In order for us to have the information to do this, we ask you to please complete the diversity section of the online application process. We use a “blind” shortlisting process and we hope that by using this method we will be able to promote greater diversity in our workforce and remove any subconscious decisions based on biases.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we operate the Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need reasonable adjustments to progress your application please contact hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk to discuss your needs.
Staffordshire Police aim to ensure a person with a disability has the right to access everyday work spaces and services. Access is not only about a physical means of entry; it is about making services easy to use for everyone.