How to apply
Prepare yourself for promotion
We understand you’re busy, so we’ve made the application process for the Frontline Leadership Programme as simple and straightforward as possible.
The application process can take between one week to one month. This is highly dependent on how soon you fill out an application form and the earlier date you can attend an online interview. It’s also dependent on the volume of applications we receive, so we encourage individuals to apply as soon as possible.
1. Application and eligibility
First, complete and submit your application form using the apply button below.
You’ll be asked to complete information about your eligibility for the programme. It shouldn’t take you more than 30 minutes to complete.
We’ll receive your application and review. Find more about the eligibility criteria for the programme.
In the application form, you’ll be asked for details which will enable us to check your eligibility for the programme.
This will include:
- Written notices
- Written warning
- Criminal or misconduct investigations
- Reduction in rank
- Adherence to attendance management policy
- Status on promotion framework
2. Online interview
Once you’ve passed eligibility checks, you’ll have the opportunity to book a date and time slot for a one-to-one interview.
The interview will last a little over an hour. This stage is an opportunity to find out more about you and your motivations for applying for the programme.
We are interested in how you connect with the Police Now mission, what motivates you to pursue a promotion and why you want to join the Frontline Leadership Programme. It is important to share why the Police Now programme is right for you and how you will contribute to the aims of Police Now. We understand that each person is an individual and this is your chance to decide if the Frontline Leadership Programme is right for you.
We’ve put together a range of support and guidance to assist your preparation for the online interview. This includes attending an online coaching session and access to our interview handbook.
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What to expect
Strength based questions
- These questions provide an insight into your interests, mindset and strengths.
- What do you enjoy about using new ideas and approaches to improve ways of working?
- Example: Why is the role of sergeant important in having an impact in your force and your community?
Scenario based questions
- These are hypothetical questions that provide you an opportunity to say how you would approach a situation as a sergeant.
- Example: Once in your role as sergeant, you notice one of your constables appears distracted and their performance on the job has started to deteriorate. What actions would you take to support them?
- Example: Once in your role as sergeant, a member of your team expresses concerns around a negative team culture and discloses they have overheard discriminatory language being used by other team members. How would you approach this situation?
Example based questions
- These questions allow you the opportunity to share an example from your policing career in relation to the competency being assessed. This question type is often used in the promotion board interviews.
- Example: Tell me about a time when you have successfully worked as part of a team to achieve a goal?
- Example: Tell me about a time when you have had to challenge exciting practises and suggest a new way of working to ensure the best outcome?
What we're looking for
We’re looking for ambitious, motivated and mission aligned individuals to join are programme.
You’ll be assessed against the skills, mindset and competencies required to succeed on the programme and your potential to thrive in a sergeant role. We will assess how your alignment to Police Now’s mission and whether you possess the competencies and values we are looking for. Our competencies align with the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework (2016 version) which set out nationally recognised behaviours for all policing professionals. Please develop your understanding of Police Now’s competencies.
INTERVIEW ADVICE FROM ONE OF OUR PARTICIPANTS
3. Onboarding
Once you have confirmed your place on the programme, you will be provided with an onboarding handbook which includes all information you will need ahead of your first taught day.
You’ll be invited to attend an Online Induction Event which provides a great opportunity for you to meet other participants, build your network and find out more about what to expect while on the programme.
"I joined the Frontline Leadership Programme because I wanted to utilise the network, learning material, and development opportunities available. What really sold the programme to me was the mock board interview practice, as from previous experience going in front of the board, I knew this was an area I wanted to develop my confidence in.
I think it’s important to take the support that’s offered to you and always strive to learn new skills and develop existing ones, in order to get where you want to be and start affecting real change as a leader in policing."
