Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (Pcda)

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is a tremendously powerful force for good in our communities. We’re an organisation that comprises a great number of officers and staff who are committed, professional, compassionate and courageous, who do things every single day that most either could not, or would not do.
*Important Update* The Police Officer application form is no longer a full competency based question style and only basic personal information is now required. This means it should only take around 10 minutes to complete the whole application form.
We are looking for hardworking, dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to improve performance and rapidly move GMP into a place where it is objectively recognised as a force that does the basics brilliantly.
With a new Chief Constable; strengthened executive leadership; clear direction and a renewed commitment to giving everything we can to improving services to our communities, there has never been a better time to join Greater Manchester Police.
Your starting salary will be £28,551 with annual increments rising to £46,044 per annum after 7 years’ service
This is an incredible opportunity for ambitious people, who are passionate about delivering the highest quality policing, to really make a difference to communities who deserve the best. People who can thrive on a challenge; People who will be enthused by a busy and varied workload; People who engage, inspire and care for those they lead and those they serve; People who want the most challenging, interesting and rewarding policing careers in the UK.
Greater Manchester Police also champions diversity in our workforce. Applications from those in underrepresented groups or that speak a second language are welcomed so that we better reflect the communities we serve.
Working for Greater Manchester Police offers some of the most challenging, interesting and rewarding policing careers in the UK. If you have the skills and experience required, and are interested in developing your career in a Police Force that is committed to recognising and valuing its workforce and providing high levels of job satisfaction, what are you waiting for? Apply now.
Do I need a degree to join the police?
You don't need a degree to join. With the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) you can earn and learn on the job, earning a degree in Professional Policing Practice by the end of the programme.
Our PCDA pathway, fully funded by the GMP, recognises policing as a degree-level profession. The PCDA is a vocational course that focuses on practical learning and is specifically tailored to help you start your career in policing.
From day one you’ll be employed as a police officer spending most of your time on the frontline working alongside your team, turning your learning into practical experience.
We are proud to be partnered with the University of Salford and University of Central Lancashire who are delivering this programme along side Greater Manchester Police.
It is a three-year apprenticeship programme for non-degree holders resulting in a BSc degree in Professional Policing Practice.
Eligibility
Recruitment to the apprenticeship requires three elements to be completed;
1) To meet the academic requirements of this programme, apprentices must have level 2 GCSE grade C (4-6) or above in both Mathematics and English or equivalent e.g. or Functional Skills Level 2 in Literacy/Adult Numeracy.
2) You will need a level 3 qualification, that credit 80 UCAS Points eg:-
. A Levels with grades - CCC or equivalent
. Pearson’s BTEC National Extended Diploma - MMM
. Access to HE Diploma - Pass
If you do not meet the 80UCAS points or if you are already have a degree, please contact us so we can register your interest and make you aware of any other entry routes that may be available to you.
3)Recruitment to GMP is subject to successful completion of the National Assessment Centre process alongside specific GMP requirements.
Driving Licence
A Driving Licence is not required upon application, but you will be required to hold a full a driving licence within 12 months of joining GMP as a student officer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Your starting salary will be £28,551 with annual increments rising to £46,044 per annum after 7 years’ service.
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount - eligibility for Blue Light card
• GMP’s Sports and Social club
• Wellness programmes
Schedule: Rotational shifts
Student officers will be recruited to regular intakes during 2023.
Once you have successfully passed the national sift process, on-line Assessment Centre and Final Interview stage you are required to provide fingerprints and DNA samples. These will be used to speculatively search against local and national databases prior to appointment. This is to ensure that you have not previously come to adverse police attention and are not linked to any outstanding crime scenes.
JOB RELATED FITNESS TEST (JRFT)
We also want to make you aware at this early stage of the requirements for the fitness test. This is a test of endurance whereby you will you will be asked to run along a 15 metre track in time with a series of bleeps, which become increasingly faster to level 5.4.
You are advised to commence training after taking advice from your own GP. If you haven’t already done so, it is recommended that you build up to running at least 3 miles per week. This needs to be done immediately as you may be invited at short notice for your JRFT appointment.
It is mandatory for you to upload certificate confirmation of your qualifications with your completed application form. This should be in a PDF or Word attachment, please include all of your certificates on one document; the copies must be clear and easy to read.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE APPLICATION FORM GUIDANCE ON THE APPLICATION FORM ALONG WITH ALL OF THE ATTACHED SUPPORTING INFORMATION CAREFULLY. YOU MAY FIND IT USEFUL TO SAVE THESE DOCUMENTS FOR FUTURE REFEERENCE.