Recruitment

The application form is the first step in your journey to become a special constable and join the Special Constabulary. It is also the bit that most people get wrong, not through a lack of ability, but often through a lack of understanding as to what is required. If you were to apply for a job as an accountant an employer would look for qualifications in accountancy, if you were looking for a job as a builder they may look for previous experience and examples of your work. Policing is qui

The Assessment Centre is probably one of the most nerve racking experiences you will engage in throughout this process. Why? Well simply put it will most probably be alien to you in terms of a process for a job and it feels like you are under scrutiny from start to finish. Before I go into the detail as to what to expect for the assessment centre I wanted to make you aware of a few top tips that you need to note for on the day.  Arrive in plenty of time. The ass

Age The minimum age of recruitment is 18 at the date of application. Nationality Applicants must be either a British Citizen, a citizen of the EU or other states in the EEA, or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with indefinite leave to remain in the UK, with no restrictions on your stay in the United Kingdom. Applicants will be expected to provide appropriate documentation to confirm this. &#

What does the Police Job Related Fitness Test comprise? The Police Job Related Fitness Test comprises three components, each one testing a specific area of fitness. The component parts of the test are: Endurance Test (shuttle run) Dynamic Strength Test (push and pull) 15m Shuttle Run Test (Bleep Test) The endurance section of the test is designed to establish how efficient