Thinking of applying to join the police force.
Discussion
Ello ello ello, evenin' all etc.
Seriously, I'm thinking about a bit of a career change and would love to hear from anyone that is in the police force about the their experiences - ups and downs etc. It's something that that I've had in the back of my mind for a long time now. If you'd rather email me then please do, but I'd love to hear from you.
Many thanks
Seriously, I'm thinking about a bit of a career change and would love to hear from anyone that is in the police force about the their experiences - ups and downs etc. It's something that that I've had in the back of my mind for a long time now. If you'd rather email me then please do, but I'd love to hear from you.
Many thanks
www.policeuk.com/forum
That's the best place to ask, and go to the library and buy a book by Tolley, tells you all about the recruitment process.
That's the best place to ask, and go to the library and buy a book by Tolley, tells you all about the recruitment process.
Wollcage said:
Ello ello ello, evenin' all etc.
Seriously, I'm thinking about a bit of a career change and would love to hear from anyone that is in the police force about the their experiences - ups and downs etc. It's something that that I've had in the back of my mind for a long time now. If you'd rather email me then please do, but I'd love to hear from you.
Many thanks
I am also thinking about joining, in Scotland though, I could maybe relocate to anywhere in the UK too. Seriously, I'm thinking about a bit of a career change and would love to hear from anyone that is in the police force about the their experiences - ups and downs etc. It's something that that I've had in the back of my mind for a long time now. If you'd rather email me then please do, but I'd love to hear from you.
Many thanks
Wollcage said:
Ello ello ello, evenin' all etc.
Seriously, I'm thinking about a bit of a career change and would love to hear from anyone that is in the police force about the their experiences - ups and downs etc. It's something that that I've had in the back of my mind for a long time now. If you'd rather email me then please do, but I'd love to hear from you.
Many thanks
One bit of advice.Seriously, I'm thinking about a bit of a career change and would love to hear from anyone that is in the police force about the their experiences - ups and downs etc. It's something that that I've had in the back of my mind for a long time now. If you'd rather email me then please do, but I'd love to hear from you.
Many thanks
I should make this post the last time you even think about uttering the 'ello ello ello ' bit if you want to get anywhere in the police.
Be prepared for the public to make generalisations about the quality/quantity of your work based on little or no fact 
On a serious note, its hard work, unsociable hours, sometimes upsetting, annoying as you feel you have your hands tied sometimes, annoying as the CPS are far from ideal but apart from that its a great job, certain people will think you're scum and look at you like you have 47 eyes, 12 heads and green blood, crap money, .
On the plus side....great sense of belonging with colleagues, no day is ever the same, exciting, good fun, diverse, very random sometimes etc. I don't regret joining, as far as I'm concerned I have the best job in the world and its a pleasure to go to work every day (even though sometimes that day turns into a nightmare). I could earn a lot more doing other work but I'd rather be a few quid out of pocket and enjoy my job.
Go for it, but as has been mentioned above have a look at those forums. Give your force a call and see if/when they are recruiting and have a look at their website to see what sort of things they are into at the moment. If and when you get an application form make sure you spend plenty of time filling it out, don't rush it. Fill it in nice and neat, check your spelling etc, even photocopy it so you can have a few trial runs first. Then, if you get through that stage you could be asked to go for an assessment centre which you will be able to ask about on the other forums.
Good luck if you take the plunge!
On a serious note, its hard work, unsociable hours, sometimes upsetting, annoying as you feel you have your hands tied sometimes, annoying as the CPS are far from ideal but apart from that its a great job, certain people will think you're scum and look at you like you have 47 eyes, 12 heads and green blood, crap money, .
On the plus side....great sense of belonging with colleagues, no day is ever the same, exciting, good fun, diverse, very random sometimes etc. I don't regret joining, as far as I'm concerned I have the best job in the world and its a pleasure to go to work every day (even though sometimes that day turns into a nightmare). I could earn a lot more doing other work but I'd rather be a few quid out of pocket and enjoy my job.
Go for it, but as has been mentioned above have a look at those forums. Give your force a call and see if/when they are recruiting and have a look at their website to see what sort of things they are into at the moment. If and when you get an application form make sure you spend plenty of time filling it out, don't rush it. Fill it in nice and neat, check your spelling etc, even photocopy it so you can have a few trial runs first. Then, if you get through that stage you could be asked to go for an assessment centre which you will be able to ask about on the other forums.
Good luck if you take the plunge!
misunderstood said:
What division are you in?
How long do you have to go on the beat for while you are learning the ropes?
West Midlands. How long do you have to go on the beat for while you are learning the ropes?
As for how long are you on the beat for depends on what the gaffer wants you doing!. Some people spend years on foot, some only a couple of weeks on foot before getting crewed up in a vehicle.
Depends on what sort of shift your on at my station, neighbourhood (out on foot) or a response shift (out in cars, going to jobs as they come in).
Most people here finish initial training and go onto a tutor period on a neighbourhood team until they get signed off for independent patrol (9 weeks target). They then complete a 2 year probation period over which they are assessed and monitored in line with the National Occupational Standards.
In Sussex....
43 weeks initial training, generally 4 weeks at University then 4 weeks in the tutor unit so you learn some then practice some. Get independant patrol (go out on your own) which means you then work with a response section in some town for your 1st two years. You can apply for other posts after that. Walking and driving when on response but no blues and two's until after your two years (unless you are lucky).
43 weeks initial training, generally 4 weeks at University then 4 weeks in the tutor unit so you learn some then practice some. Get independant patrol (go out on your own) which means you then work with a response section in some town for your 1st two years. You can apply for other posts after that. Walking and driving when on response but no blues and two's until after your two years (unless you are lucky).
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