Police officers
Nothing beats a career here
Our Police Officers are our face and voice in the community. They’re on the ground, speaking to victims, preventing crime and making a real difference. They come from different walks of life but are united by the same goal – to keep communities safe.
We’re looking for people who reflect the communities we serve, people who can bring diversity of experience, people who are willing to protect our streets. It’s not always easy, some days will be tougher than others, but the sense of pride makes it worth every second.
You won’t just be building better communities; you’ll be building a career that counts. From intelligence to armed policing, whatever your background, wherever you want to take your career, however you want to specialise, we’ll help you find your beat.
Meet Neelam who is one of our Sikh officers in the Community Engagement Unit, as she shares her experience of joining Merseyside Police.
Which Student Officer Entry Programme is Right for You?
A career with Merseyside Police offers challenge, variety and the opportunity to make a real difference every day. Whether you're looking for a practical route into policing, you want to earn a degree while you train, or aspire to become a detective, we have an entry programme designed to support your ambitions.
All our student officer programmes combine frontline policing with structured learning and support, helping you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to become a professional police officer.
Training is delivered in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and Merseyside Police, with support available throughout your journey, including:
- Dedicated coaching and mentoring
- One-to-one support and development reviews
- Classroom, online and workplace learning
- Protected learning time
- Opportunities to gain experience across different areas of policing
Whichever route you choose, you'll work towards the same goal of becoming a fully competent police officer. The difference is how you get there.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for all police officer roles, applicants must hold a full manual UK driving licence at the time of application. We are unable to consider applications from candidates who do not meet this criteria.