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Entry routes:
Police Constable Entry Programme – PCEP
Detective Constable Entry Programme – DCEP
Police Officer Recruitment
Recruitment is Open for all entry routes!
Closes: Thursday 09 April 2026 @ 12:00pm
Entry routes, selection process, salary information and fitness requirements below
Join our online awareness events
Learn more about the entry routes, eligibility criteria, initial application and the national sift by registering for Presentation 1.
You can also learn more about the Online Assessment Centre and Selection day by registering for Presentation 2.
Finally we are pleased to hold Presentation 3 which provides information about Conditional Offers, Pre-employment checks, Training and our Academic partner at the University of South Wales.
On all of these events you can hear about ‘a day in the life of a police officer’ from one of our serving officers
Thursday 19th February 2026 @ 17:30pm - 18:30pm - Presentation 1 Register Here
Thursday 26th February 2026 @ 17:30pm - 19:00pm - Presentation 2 Register Here
Monday 09 March 2026 @ 17:30pm - 18:30pm - Presentation 1 Register Here
Thursday 19th March 2026 @ 17:30pm - 19:00pm - Presentation 2 Register Here
Thursday 26th March 2026 @ 17:30pm - 19:00pm - Presentation 3 Register Here
A few expectations for you to consider before you join
What does a Police Officer do?
A police officer works as many hours that are required to do the job.
A police officer works a 24hr shift pattern usually 6 on, 4 off.
A police officer is expected to work through the night and on weekends.
A police officer is in control of their emotions when with members of the public.
What a Police Officer doesn't do?
A police officer doesn't work an 8-hour day with regular scheduled breaks.
A police officer doesn't have every weekend and evening free.
A police officer doesn't work only during the day.
A police officer doesn't lose control when around members of the public.
What does a police officer actually do?
It can be as exciting as this video shows but it can also be more slow paced for example: completing paperwork and reports, foot patrol in town centre, knocking on doors, sitting with someone in accident & emergency for hours.
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Positive Action
We aim to build our workforce to reflect the rich diversity and complexities of our communities by attracting the best talent from the widest pool of people. We are currently under-represented by Black people, Asian people, and people of ethnic heritage; people who are disabled and people who are neurodivergent; women (in police constable, detective constable, and special constable roles).
If you fall within one of these under-represented groups, our Positive Action Team can provide support ahead of a recruitment process. You can find out more below:
