Job Description
Start your policing career – practical, hands‑on learning with no degree requirement. Join West Midlands Police as a Police Constable through our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). As a Police Officer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping communities safe, protecting the vulnerable, and maintaining law and order. No two days are the same – you could be making an arrest, supporting a domestic abuse victim, policing a major event, or responding to 999 calls. This is a rewarding and challenging career that allows you to make a real difference.
About the PCEP Programme
* Practical Route – a two‑year work‑based entry programme with a focus on on‑the‑job training.
* Initial Training: 22 weeks at our Tally Ho! Training Centre, combining classroom learning and practical instruction.
* Frontline Experience – you’ll spend the majority of your probation working alongside experienced officers in operational roles.
* Ongoing support, mentoring and coaching to develop fully competent Police Constable.
* Future opportunities after probation – promotion and specialisms across the Force, including Firearms, Dogs, Roads Policing, Complex Investigations, and Drones.
Note: This is not a direct Detective route. After completing initial training, you may apply to join the internal Detective Academy pathway.
What’s in it for you?
* Starting salary: £31,164.00, rising annually up to £50,256.00 within seven years.
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after five years.
* Extensive benefits including pension scheme, employee support, staff networks and professional development opportunities.
* A career that matters, make a lasting impact on communities while developing your skills and future.
Who can apply?
You Must Have
* Level 2 English (Grade C/4 or above) AND Level 3 qualification, 2 A-levels, or an equivalent qualification.
* OR 12 months relevant policing experience (e.g., Special Constables, PCSOs, PSI/PSIOs, Detention/Escort Officers, Force Contact).
* OR at least 12 months as a Prison Officer.
* OR at least 12 months in a frontline NHS role providing patient care (e.g., Healthcare Assistant, Ambulance Technician).
* OR at least 12 months in a social services setting providing direct care to young or vulnerable individuals, or supervising those who do (e.g., supporting families in fostering or adoption).
* OR 18 months current military service in place of Level 3 qualification.
Only final certificates will be accepted, must be uploaded with your application. Visit our careers website for more information about the qualifications required for different career routes.
Fitness, Medical & Vetting
* Must meet the bleep test standard of 5.4.
* Must pass medical checks, which may include drug and fitness testing.
* Must pass our required vetting checks.
Residency & Nationality
* Lived in the UK for the past three years.
* Must be a British, Irish, or EEA national, or have the right to work in the UK without restrictions.
EEO Statement
The West Midlands Police is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We support a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
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