How do you become a police officer in South Wales?

South Wales Police currently has four entry routes for Police Officers.

  1. Police Constable Degree Apprentice (PCDA) Minimum qualification requirement: None.
  2. Degree Holders Entry Programme (DHEP) Minimum qualification requirement: Degree Level.
  3. Professional Policing Degree (PPD) Apply.

What qualifications do you need to be a police officer Wales?

From 2020 all new Police Officers need to be educated to degree level. You will need a good general education and a pass in the assessment centre tests. Entrants have a wide range of academic qualifications. Some entrants have GCSEs at grade C/4 or above and/or A levels.

How much do police get paid in Wales?

Salary. The starting salary for police constables in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is £21,402, rising to £41,130 at the top of the scale – achievable after about seven years. In Scotland starting salaries are slightly higher at £26,737, rising to £41,578 after about ten years’ service.

Do you need to speak Welsh to be a police officer in Wales?

Public bodies no longer need to develop and implement Welsh language schemes but instead now must comply with a set of national Welsh language standards. From 30 March 2017 South Wales Police is required by law to comply with new language standards and are busy working towards the adoption of these standards.

How long does South Wales police Recruitment take?

PC: six months. PCSO: 10 weeks. Public Service Centre: 16 weeks.

Do you need GCSE to join police?

The GCSEs you will need to become a police officer are similar to other professional careers. You need 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above. It is essential to gain qualifications in Maths, English Language and Science.

How long is UK police training?

18 weeks training in college consists of: Law knowledge throughout. Techniques and ways to deal with various situations. Defensive skills training (1 week) First Aid course.

Do you have to go uni to become a police officer?

Yes, as above, the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) does not require you to have a degree. However, you will be working towards the completion of a professional degree-level apprenticeship as part of this entry route which will need to be successfully completed prior to being confirmed in post.

How many times can you apply for police?

You can apply to more than one police force/service at a time. However, you can only progress to the online assessment centre stage with one force.

How do I join Gwent police?

The application process

  1. Application form. To pass this stage, you’ll need to fill out an application form.
  2. Interview. If successful at application stage you will be invited to an interview, which will assess your skills and personal qualities.
  3. Pre-appointment checks.
  4. Successful appointment.

Can I join the police at 50 UK?

Age Requirements There’s no upper age limit for applying to the police service. Candidates who have reached the age of 18 years may apply to become a police officer and can take up appointment on reaching the age of 18½.