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ENTRY ROUTES · PCDA · STEP 3 OF 3

The next steps

Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll guide you through familiarisation,
national assessments, interview, checks and onboarding.

STEP 3 OF 3

What happens next?

Here’s what to expect after submitting your application.

Familiarisation event

Attend a required event to meet officers and staff, learn about the role and prepare for recruitment.

National Sift

Complete the Situational Judgement Test and Behavioural Styles Questionnaire online.

Assessment centre

Complete the national online assessment centre hosted by the College of Policing.

STEP 3 DETAIL

The final stages

Complete the final checks before your offer and onboarding.

Medical & interview

Attend a pre-selection health medical and fitness test
Take part in an in-person force interview
Discuss your motivation, skills and suitability for the role

Find out about selection

Vetting & checks

Complete background and vetting checks
Checks include criminal, financial, employment, education and references
We’ll keep you updated while these are completed

Find out about vetting

Offer & onboarding

Receive a formal offer once all stages are passed
Complete onboarding paperwork and welcome activity
Get guidance on your training programme and start date

Find out about onboarding

SUPPORTING YOU

We’re here to help

If you have questions at any stage, we’re here to help.

Talk to our team

Our recruitment team can answer your questions and provide guidance.

FAQs

Find answers about assessments, vetting, training and what happens next.

Join an event

Come along to a recruitment event to meet officers and ask questions.