Professional Policing Degree Holder
If it’s important to you to put all your focus into your degree so you get the best result you can, or if you want to have the traditional university experience, then the route of achieving a Professional Policing degree before applying to us might be best for you. Studying and working at the same time came be a challenge, and you might prefer to put all your energy into just the academic side of policing first.
For individuals who are interested in understanding the theory of how policing works in our society, or have an interest in law enforcement, a Professional Policing degree can lead to a variety of careers in the wider justice sector.
Method of study
A degree in Professional Policing can either be done as a two or three year, full-time, course. While most universities traditionally offer the three-year option, a two-year version has now been developed by some universities. You’ll gain a thorough understanding and in-depth knowledge of professional policing with a focus on social sciences, research and legal knowledge. Lecturers will have mixture of academic and professional policing backgrounds, giving you the opportunity to learn from different perspectives.
How will I be assessed?
As with most degrees, assessments will be made up of a mixture of written assignments, presentations and exams. Professional Policing students will also need to undertake self-reflection as part of the assessment process. You’ll be supported by your university through each assessment.
I’ve got my Professional Policing degree and want to join the force
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- Starting salary of £28,551, potentially rising to £43,032 within your first seven years
- 22 days annual leave entitlement, rising in line with length of service
- Membership of the police pension scheme
- Continuing professional development and career progression opportunities
- Lifestyle benefits such as: range of sports clubs and on-site gym facilities, Blue Light discount scheme with dozens of online and high street brands
- To apply you must have, or be in your final year of, a degree in Professional Policing from one of the College of Policing approved Universities
- Be over the age of 17 to apply – although we will be happy to take your application, you will not be offered an intake date which starts prior to your 18thbirthday so please bear this in mind when applying as this could make your application process quite extended
- Have not had a Police Officer application rejected by ourselves, or another Force in the last 3 months
- Not be a member of an extreme political organisation such as BNP, Nation Front or Combat 18
- Not have any tattoos (irrespective of what they are) on the face or neck that are visible above the collar line or below the cuff line
- Not have any tattoos that may be deemed inappropriate, offensive, or lewd in nature irrespective of placement on the body
- Not have any charge or summons currently outstanding against you
- Have not been sentenced to a custodial sentence
- Not been registered as a sex offender
- Not be currently registered as bankrupt
To join Merseyside Police you will go through the following stages:
1. Check eligibility to apply
2. Complete the Online Application Form
3. National Sift
4. Complete the College of Policing online assessment which includes:-
- Situational Judgement Test
- Competency-based video interview
- Written exercise and briefing exercise
5. Competency based interview
6. Pre employment checks which consist of:
- Fitness test
- Medical checks
- Vetting
- Biometrics (DNA and Fingerprints)
7. Final Reference checks
8. Final offer confirming start date