Become a Neighbourhood police officer Applications are closed REGISTER YOUR INTEREST National Graduate Leadership Programme Police graduate scheme: Be the change you want to see Do you think differently? Can you work with others to create new solutions to long term societal problems? Can you bring communities together? Do you want a meaningful career that improves the lives of those around you?Neighbourhood policing makes a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people and communities across England and Wales. Positive, relatable and diverse, neighbourhood police officers raise the quality of life for those most affected by crime and increase the public’s confidence in policing.Neighbourhood officers are the face of their communities. Committed to change, you make decisions that have real, lasting impact in communities and in the police service. You'll be there Visible, reliable, proud Make a positive impact on society by improving the lives of the most vulnerable and develop leadership skills for life. You could be eligible to apply for our National Graduate Leadership Programme if you can answer yes to the following: Do you have an undergraduate degree of at least a 2:1? Do you hold a Level 3 qualification (i.e. an A Level or equivalent) Are you over 17 years old? Are you a British Citizen or do you have indefinite leave to remain? Have you been a resident of the UK in the past three years? Are you new to policing? CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY Latia Suen | Neighbourhood police officer Become a leader Police Now’s National Graduate Leadership Programme is a salaried, two-year programme to train graduates to become leaders in neighbourhood policing.This is a unique opportunity to make a real and immediate impact while developing transferable leadership skills for life. Placed in communities challenged by crime, you’ll develop innovative ideas to tackle the most complex issues facing the most vulnerable in society. Become a leader Police Now’s National Graduate Leadership Programme is a salaried, two-year programme to train graduates to become leaders in neighbourhood policing.This is a unique opportunity to make a real and immediate impact while developing transferable leadership skills for life. Placed in communities challenged by crime, you’ll develop innovative ideas to tackle the most complex issues facing the most vulnerable in society. Latia Suen | Neighbourhood police officer Neighbourhood policing is a career to be proud of Neighbourhood police officers are the face of our communities. Diligent, hardworking and committed to change, you make decisions that have a real and lasting positive impact.As a reliable presence in the neighbourhood you serve, you’ll investigate and understand the complex issues facing the most vulnerable in society and work within the community to develop innovative ideas and techniques to tackle the challenges they face.Demanding but rewarding, we’re proud that 80% of our participants remain in policing after our programme, but whatever you decide, the skills and experience you develop with us are yours for life. Your future in the public or private sector starts with Police Now. 0 % of Police Now participants remain in policing after the programme With the support of the Police Now training and support team: You'll be there - developing negotiation skills, problem solving You'll be visible - becoming a community leader You'll be reliable - making difficult decisions, brokering resolution You'll be proud - a leading, resilient neighbourhood police officer James Pullen | Neighbourhood police officer The role of a neighbourhood police officer As a neighbourhood police officer, it’s your job to build a relationship with your community.You’ll work with those around you to identify problems and devise new ways to tackle these problems by involving everyone in your community. If you know how to prioritise, manage, investigate and go the extra mile, a neighbourhood policing role is for you. What is the role like? The role of a neighbourhood police officer As a neighbourhood police officer, it’s your job to build a relationship with your community.You’ll work with those around you to identify problems and devise new ways to tackle the issues faced by involving everyone in your community. If you know how to prioritise, manage, investigate and go the extra mile, a neighbourhood policing role is for you. What is the role like? James Pullen | Neighbourhood police officer You’re a graduate and you want to make a positive impact Want to understand the day-to-day role? Curious about the kind of people who decide to become neighbourhood police officers? Police Now supports graduates from diverse backgrounds to be a success on the programme. Listen to some of our participants as they share their story. A unique chance to explore many different areas of policing Latia Suen | Neighbourhood police officer A role with career progression and responsibility from day one Emma Adams | Neighbourhood police officer Not your usual desk job, but a proactive role helping communities James Pullen | Neighbourhood police officer A structured programme focused on leadership development skills Anokhi Chouhan | Neighborhood police officer Being a Police Now graduate allows you to fight for change Rose Osborne | Neighbourhood police officer Continuous leadership skills development Sami Halepota | Neighbourhood police officer MEET OUR PARTICIPANTS How does the programme work? Have an impact from day one. Police Now has partnered with more than 30 police forces across England and Wales to address the shortage in neighbourhood policing with determined and ambitious graduates and graduate career changers who have the potential to become the next generation of leaders on the policing frontline. The National Graduate Leadership Programme is a competitively salaried, two-year graduate training programme. Innovative and bespoke, our programme meets the College of Policing’s National Standards. Your training on our programme is underpinned by the Policing Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF), and you will be on a Degree Holder Programme (DHEP) entry route into policing. We are in the process of partnering with Liverpool John Moores University to deliver our Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing Practice, where you'll be taught fundamental skills that underpin policing, allowing you to make an impact in your community. Once you successfully complete our recruitment process, you will take part in the following programme activities. More about the programme Programme timeline Over two years you develop leadership and problem-solving skills, embodying all the attributes that you’ll need to succeed in the role. Our programme comprises the following elements: FULL PROGRAMME DETAILS Week 1 Pre-academy Week 2 – 7 Academy Week 8 In-force training week Week 9 – 13 Immersion period Week 14 – 104 In force At the end of the two-year programme Graduation Emma Adams | Neighbourhood police officer Could this be you? Do you have what it takes to transform communities? Working as a neighbourhood police officer is a demanding but rewarding job. If you’re a university finalist or graduate with an appetite to make a real difference, explore what’s needed to be successful in this role. ARE YOU SUITED FOR THE ROLE? Are you eligible to apply? Before you apply, make sure you meet our eligibility criteria with our online guide. Some of the key requirements you must meet include: Age - You must be 17 years of age or older at the time of your application. Residency - You’ll need to have resided in the UK continuously for the past three years. Nationality - You can be of any nationality to apply, providing you have the status of indefinite leave to remain and work in the UK. Academic qualifications - You must have obtained or be on track to achieve a minimum of a 2.1 degree (or equivalent) by the time you begin the programme. Previous policing experience - You cannot have previously attested and served as a police officer. You also cannot apply if you are currently applying to join policing for any police constable role by any other route other than Police Now. Check my eligibility Sami Halepota | Neighbourhood police officer Diversity brings strength Together we are strongerWe value you and your individuality. Your background, your experiences, and your insights are what make you unique. To build trust in communities, we need a more inclusive police service for everyone, in every community. Together, we can transform communities across England and Wales. Diversity brings strength Together we are strongerWe value you and your individuality. Your background, your experiences, and your insights are what make you unique. To build trust in communities, we need a more diverse police service for everyone, in every community. Together, we can transform communities across England and Wales. Sami Halepota | Neighbourhood police officer Supporting your success What makes our graduate leadership scheme stand out from all the others? Our participants all say it’s the individual support and development we will offer you throughout your journey. From the moment you apply, you’ll receive continuous, bespoke and responsive support from people like you, who’ve shared your experiences and know what you need. Meet us Salary, benefits and on the job support from Police Now Our programme offers more than a job, it’s a career package. Find out what you can expect in return to support your life and your role on one of Police Now’s national graduate programmes. Salary & BENEFITS How to apply to be a neighbourhood police officer Ready to begin your journey? We’re here to support you. Find out how to start your application to our award-winning National Graduate Leadership Programme. How to apply Our national graduate programmes Over five years, we’ve partnered with over 30 police forces across England and Wales to provide career opportunities nationwide. And, as we continue to grow, we are striving to bring our programmes to more forces.Applications are now open for our National Detective Programme. APPLY NOW Help and useful links FAQs For more information about our national graduate programmes or Police Now. FAQs TALK TO OUR TEAM We are dedicated to supporting you during the recruitment process and your career. 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