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Has anyone heard from their application to Durham Police -it says if you haven't heard by 13th December 2014 you've been unsuccessful. Should I have heard by now?

'Evening all! I'm currently in my two-year probationary period with the Metropolitan Police Service. I was wondering if you could give me some details about the OSPRE examination necessary for promotion to Sergeant, like what it is focused on, what are the main topics? I'd just like a little insight into what it's about, so whatever you're allowed to tell me will be much appreciated.

Hi there, I am 23 and have worked in the private security industry for over 5 years and have decided I might be one step closer to wanting a career with police scotland living in Edinburgh I have a few quick questions from a few things holding me back to actually going for it; *If all selection processes are passed and I am accepted into the force however in I.e Aberdeen do i have the option to deny moving? (Moving from Edinburgh would be really not an option due to commitments) *If i denied relocating I have heard of "pools" of staff ready to fit the gaps in their chosen areas is this so? (In my case L&B) *Does this then mean i could continue my current employme…

Hi there, As I mentioned in the title, I need some advise regarding police clearances needed for my application following a gap year. I decided before applying to Scotland's police force I would use this opportunity between changing careers to fulfil my dream of traveling. Knowing that I would need police clearances from any countries visited, I figured it would not be too difficult. In the last year I spent a considerable amount of time in Australia and a couple months in New Zealand and Indonesia. Getting police clearances from the first two are no problem at all. But it seems to be impossible to get a police clearance certificate from Indonesia unless you have live…

Hi guys I attended a recruitment open evening for the police today, which I enjoyed and has made me want this role further. However, I am concerned about the eye test. I have one eye reading 6/45 and the other reading 6/24 without aid. I am assuming that this is not something that there is any leniency on at all? My optician said he has no concerns about me passing it, but I am obviously a little concerned. Also, does this vary by the constabulary? I found an article stating that Cambridgeshire, in particular, has a requirement of 6/24 opposed to 6/15? Your help is massively appreciated Thanks all Nadia

Hello everyone, I'm due to start my CKP in April at a local college in South Wales and was wondering if anyone who has been could share some experience and what it's like. Oh and also if anyone else is going to be doing there CKP in April at the llandarcy sports academy let me know :)

Hi everyone, as we all know and love the vetting department does take quite awhile to clear through, at the moment I am unemployed and have too much free time for my own good, I have been contemplating taking on a part time job to pass the time and keep myself busy, only thing that concerns me is how would that affect my vetting process? Do I need to declare that I am now in another job etc etc - in summary I just want to know what would happen if I take on a part time job. Thanks.

So I am currently a college student in my first year and have some general questions about recruitment. I am hoping to join the police as a Constable after completing a degree (not yet decided which, thinking of either criminology, law or combined). First question: How long does the recruitment process usually take? I've read on numerous websites that there is a recruitment process, but haven't seen anywhere the average or general time all this can take. Second question: The 2 year probationary period; what does this mean? In this time does a Constable have the same powers an officer outside the probationary period does? I'm guessing it's just a period whereby you…

Hi people! I'm new to the forum and looking for some advice. I have been a police officer for 12 in South uk. I have served in firearms and currently the dog unit. I am considering a move north of the border for a better life for my kids (also my family are from argyll). Has anyone here transfered to police Scotland and how was it?

Thought id start a new topic guys So who's currently on "Offer - Manager Review"? Anyone heard anything new? CKP - Completed Vetting - Completed References - Completed Offer - Manager Review I was even given some sort of official number that I will be known by once I join the MET from the kind vetting lady. Other than that I have been waiting ever since.. ​

hello i'm Looking at applying for detention officer role i'm 21 but look 19, As a Special i don't recall seeing anyone that looked under the age of say 30 working as a detection officer. Any thoughts of why this is? Have a few theories of my own but wondering what people think. cheers