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Eligibility criteria to become a Police Constable

There is a specific eligibility criteria that you must comply with to become a Police Constable. You must complete the questions below in order to be emailed an application pack. If you do not comply with this criteria or answer the questions truthfully your application will not be progressed.

Are you aged between 17 and 57 years of age? (if aged 17, you will not be eligible for appointment until after your 18th birthday, and you must hold a full UK manual driving licence upon application) *

Yes

Do you have a minimum of a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in English language and Mathematics? This can be either grade C/4 or above at GCSE level or Level 2 Functional skills. *

(Please note that you are required to submit copies of all relevant certificates alongside your application. We are unable to progress your application without these).

Yes

Do you hold a full Level 6-degree qualification in Professional Policing Practice, or a full Level 6-degree qualification in any other subject? *

Please note that you are required to submit copies of all relevant certificates alongside your application. We are unable to progress your application without these.

Yes

Do you have a minimum of two A levels at C/4 or above, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, (as defined in the Education and Skills Act 2008, including international qualification equivalents), that equates to a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points? *

Yes

You can check your tariff points here: UCAS Tariff Points - Calculate Your Entry Requirements

Do you have between 32-63 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A-levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification (as defined in the Education and Skills Act 2008, including international qualification equivalents)? *

Yes

You can check your tariff points here: UCAS Tariff Points - Calculate Your Entry Requirements

Do you have a minimum of two years’ work-related experience in any of the following fields? *

Nursing / Care Sector

Social Work

Youth Work

Teaching

Experience working in the justice and law enforcement sector

Police Staff - particularly Custody, public contact/demand hub/enquiry office roles, investigative roles

Criminal Justice sector/CPS/Courts

Border Force

Prison Service

Relevant local authority experience which has involved close and sustained working with police.

Experience of emergency services – ambulance, fire

Experience of cyber/digital and financial fraud/crimes

Roles which have focused on promotion of equality of opportunity and inclusion (incl. Charity work)

None of the above

Are you a PCSO successfully completed your probation period or Special Constable, confirmed fit for independent patrol? *

Yes

If you are a Special Constable, please note you must have completed the full initial training and be signed off for independent patrol. If you are a PCSO, you must have completed your probation period and be confirmed in post.

Have you served in the Armed forces? *

Yes

Have you served for at least three years (pre 1999) or four years (post 1999)? *

Yes

Are you a British citizen, a citizen of a country that is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) or a citizen of another country with the legal right to enter or leave to remain? *

Yes

Have you resided continuously in the United Kingdom for the past 3 years? The only exceptions are being stationed abroad through the Armed Forces or having taken extended holiday / travelled for a period of 12 months or less where your UK residency has been maintained. *

Yes

Have you ever been convicted for any offence or had any formal cautions by police for any offence or any bind-overs imposed by any court as an adult or juvenile? These include traffic convictions and fixed penalties for motoring (please select No if this includes speeding convictions where 3 points or a speed awareness course was issued, unless there are more than 3 occurences in the past 5 years.) disorder offences, anti-social behaviour orders and any appearance before a court martial? This includes spent convictions and NFA'd (no further action). *

Yes

As you have declared you have convictions, we will need to run a PNC (Police National Computer) check on you to further determine your eligibility. Could you please supply your full name (including any middle names or previous names), your date of birth and town of birth. Please also give full details of your convictions, including dates and outcome even if it was NFA'd (no further action). If you do not consent to providing this information we will mark your form as ineligible. *

I consent

I do not consent

Full name *

Date of birth *

Day

Month

Year

Town of birth *

Details of conviction(s) and outcome *

Please give full details of your convictions, including dates and outcome even if it was NFA'd (no further action).

Are you subject to an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), have an outstanding County Court Judgment (CCJ), been registered bankrupt or become insolvent as a former Director of a limited company within the last three years? *

Yes

Do you have any tattoos? *

Yes

Do you have any tattoos on your neck or face? *

If yes, please note you will not be eligible to apply.

Yes

Do you have any tattoos on your forearms, hands or any other visible tattoos when wearing short sleeves? *

If yes, please note you will be required to send photos of these tattoos with your application form for assessment. Any tattoos seen to be discriminatory, rude, lewd, crude, sexist, sectarian, homophobic, violent or intimidating will result in your application being withdrawn.

Yes

Are you a member of the British National Party (BNP), Combat 18, National front or similar organisation? *

Yes

Do you take an active part in politics? *

Yes

If so, are you willing to cease the active part you take should you be appointed? *

Yes

Do you hold a full UK manual driving licence? *

If you only hold a provisional licence you will not be eligible to apply.

Yes

Do you have any restrictions on driving (excluding the use of prescription glasses)? *

Yes

If yes, please provide details of your restrictions. *

Do you intend to carry out any employment for hire or gain or carry on any business should you be appointed as a Police Constable? *

Yes

Any employment outside of your role of Police Constable will be subject to Professional Standards approval, and you should be aware that you may have to give this up in order to fulfil your role. Please provide full details in the box provided: *

Do you or a relative intend to continue to hold or have financial interest in a licence or permit relating to a liquor licence, refreshment house or betting and gaming or the regulation of places of entertainment in the area of the police force in question should you be appointed as a Police Constable? *

Yes

If you have answered yes, please give full details: *

GDPR Notice *

Norfolk Constabulary will collect and use personal information and special category data so that it can carry out its legal and legitimate functions as defined by legislation, common law, regulation, policy and best practice. The Constabulary processes information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 and the Support Policing Purposes (including but not limited to payroll, training, personnel administration, health and welfare etc). We will collect and use personal information and special category data for employment/contract purposes and will not use or disclose information for any other purposes without your consent, unless required to do so by law, or where the use or disclosure is permitted by law and is necessary and reasonable to do so. We take care to ensure the information we hold is accurate, up-to-date and deleted when no longer required. As we need to run additional checks on you, it may take us longer to determine your eligibility. If you are successful, an application pack will be emailed to you. We will also contact you to advise of an unsuccessful outcome. For further details on how we use information and your information rights, please contact the Data Protection teams or visit: www.norfolk.police.uk.

I agree

Your name *

Email address *

If you are eligible, your application pack will be emailed to you manually. We aim to do this within 3 working days during normal office hours (Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00). If you have not received a response within this time frame and believe you are eligible, please email [email protected] and we will investigate this for you. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT MULTIPLE FORMS – If you have any other questions you may contact us on the above email address, or alternatively call us on 01953 425699 Ext 2334. Responses to emails and phone calls will only be answered during office hours so please expect delays during weekends and public holidays.

Where did you hear about the opening of our police officer recruitment? *

Norfolk Police website

Anglia Ruskin University

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Family/Friends

Newspaper/Magazine

Radio

Search engine

Other

If you selected other, how did you hear about the opening of police officer recruitment? *