Step 1: Self-selection
Before you apply, you need to check that the lines are open for recruitment and you are eligible to be a police officer.

 

Step 2: Application 
If you are eligible, you can complete the application form on-line on the Police Could You website.

 

Step 3: Papersift
Your application will go through a formal papersift process. This will include marking your competency-based answers.

 

Step 4: Assessment centre
If successful, you will next attend the Assessment Centre for half a day. This is held at either Wyboston in Bedfordshire or Martlesham Heath in Suffolk. It consists of four main elements: interactive, written, interview and psychometric tests.

 

Step 5: Fitness assessment
If successful, you will then be invited to attend a fitness assessment which is carried out at our headquarters in Wymondham. It consists of a dynamic strength test and an endurance fitness test. You will be notified of the result on the day.

 

Step 6: Final board interviews
If you are successful in obtaining the relevant pass mark at the Assessment Centre you will be invited to attend a final board interview. This interview will be with an interview panel and will include a 10 minute presentation, by you, on a given subject.

 

Step 7: Security vetting and referencing
If successful at the final Board interview, a comprehensive security vetting will be undertaken, together with taking up references (current employer references will not be taken at this stage, unless you specify that they can be).

 

Step 8: Medical assessment / uniform fitting
The medical assessment is carried out at our headquarters in Wymondham and will include a full medical examination and eyesight test. If you have passed your interview and medical, you will be invited to a uniform fitting and booked on to the next available intake date to start your formal training as a Student Officer.

 

If you would like any further information, please contact the Recruitment Team by telephoning 01953 425699 Ext. 2310 / 2311 or by emailing recruitment@norfolk.pnn.police.uk, or visit the Police Could You website.