Police Constable Entry Programme - Starting March 2027

Every neighbourhood deserves to feel safe.

Cheshire is a force that is built on Neighbourhood policing, creating change where it’s needed most. Policing is a career that builds trust, prevents harm, and strengthens communities from within.

Be the difference.

Could you make a difference in your community? Every neighbourhood across Cheshire deserves to feel safe, and we're looking for people who are ready to step forward, protect others and help make that happen as a Police Constable New Recruit.

Before applying, please take a moment to review the key dates below. If you are unable to commit to these dates, then please consider re-applying for a future intake.

Please be aware that annual leave cannot be authorised during the initial 20-week training period, full attendance is required. 

All dates are subject to change.

As a newly recruited Police Constable, you'll spend your first two years developing your skills and experience before moving into one of Cheshire Constabulary's Neighbourhood Policing Units where you will play a key role in creating safer communities and addressing the issues that matter most to local people.

In this role, you will:

• Be a trusted presence in Cheshire’s communities, providing reassurance, preventing crime, and protecting the public.
• Respond to incidents, assess risk, and use your judgement to resolve situations effectively.
• Protect vulnerable individuals and support victims at times when they need help most.
• Build strong relationships with residents, businesses, schools, and partner organisations to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
• Use your problem-solving and decision-making skills to make a lasting difference to the communities you serve.

Police officers are more than uniforms; they are problem solvers, community leaders and protectors who make a lasting difference where it matters most.

With regards to eligibility,

• You must hold a Level 3 qualification (two A Levels grade A*-D) or equivalent qualification or hold a qualification gained outside England and Wales considered by the UK National recognition Information Centre to be Level 3. Please ensure if you hold an international qualification, that you have proof of comparison at time of application. Please note, we will be unable to progress any candidates that do not provide proof of comparison. We will also consider anybody without the above who has relevant experience.
• You must be 18 years of age by the intake date
• You must hold a Full UK manual driving license. 
• Please note that if you have any tattoos, photographs MUST be uploaded in the attachment section of the application form. You will also need to provide information on where the tattoos are located and a full description. Failure to provide this information, may result in your application being delayed. 

We anticipate a lot of interest in this opportunity and as such, the application window will remain open for a minimum of 48 hours, after which we will continually monitor the number of applications that we receive to ensure that we are able to manage the recruitment process and your candidate journey throughout this campaign.

Once we have received the number of applications required for this recruitment process, we will be closing the recruitment window and no further application form submissions will be accepted. Therefore, we strongly advise that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out! 

Reasonable Adjustments - If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please upload any supporting evidence with your application. If you do not currently have supporting evidence that includes recommendations for reasonable adjustments, please arrange to obtain this as soon as possible and email it to HR.Talent.Acquisition@cheshire.police once received.

Please note that failure to provide the appropriate supporting documentation may result in your application being delayed. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact us at HR.Talent.Acquisition@cheshire.police, and we will be happy to assist you. For further information about reasonable adjustments, please visit the College of Policing guidance page: Reasonable adjustments and accommodations guide for online assessments candidates | College of Policing

Online Support Session - Candidates who are successful at the eligibility stage will be invited to attend an online National Sift and Online Assessment Centre Information Session. During this session, we will explain the next stages of the recruitment process, provide helpful hints and tips, and give candidates the opportunity to ask any questions they may have. The session will take place on 27 October from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Invitations will be issued once your application has been reviewed.

Please note, all of our communication will be sent to you via the e-mail address you provide on your application form, therefore please ensure noreply@cheshirepolice.tal.net and HR.Talent.Acquisition@cheshire.police.uk is in your mail safe senders / safe recipients list to prevent our e-mails going into your junk mail. Therefore routinely check your junk mail for correspondence from Cheshire Constabulary.

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