Police Constable

It's also a place where we recognise that different perspectives and different talents make for a stronger police service.
Being a Police Officeris a tough and unpredictable job, however incrediblyrewarding with high levels of job satisfaction.
Well give you the training; Starting a career in the police can be one of the best things youll ever do. Youll be able to make a real difference in your community, reducing crimes and making people safer. But being a police officer isnt for everyone
Develop new skills as data and technology become ever more important to policing
Be decisive and use your police powers appropriately
Give clear and accurate evidence in court
Work shifts, nights and weekends (including public holidays)
You must possess a Level 2 Qualification in Maths and English Language(equivalent to GCSE grade A-C or Level 4 or above)
You must also possess a Level 3 qualification within the meaning of Section 3 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 or the equivalent experience.
Where an applicant does not hold a level 3 qualification, we will also consider training or work experience, whether undertaken in or outside England and Wales, which is considered to be equivalent to a level 3 qualification.
You should hold a full, valid manual EU/UK driving licence. You must pass the police security vetting clearances. You must meet our attendance standards, be able to pass the job-related fitness test (bleep test), undertake medical screening and meet the
Successful candidates must serve wherever required to do so within North Yorkshire, please consider travel distance prior to submitting your application.
Working as a Police Officer is a genuinely rewarding career
not just for the satisfaction you get from helping to make our communities safer, but for the pay and benefits youll receive too.
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Youll be a police officer from your first day on the job so you can earn while you learn throughout yourapprenticeship. Your training will involve both hand on training with academic study via the Open University.
Inclusion in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Access toStaff support networks
Discounts at major high street stores, retail outlets, food establishments and other organisations nationwide
Access to Health & Wellbeing support
We, at North Yorkshire Police value difference. If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help reach your potential, please contact our Positive Action Team.
May 2024 - Online familiarisation event to learn more about the role, recruitment process, training and your apprenticeship.
It is our aim to keep you updated throughout each stage of the recruitment process via the online application centre, so please ensure you keep checking this on a regular basis.
You can apply directly to more than one police force at a time for the position of police constable.