Am I eligible?

It takes a special blend of skills and qualities to become an effective police officer because it is a career unlike any other. 

It is one that combines variety and physical exertion with extensive public contact and a high level of personal responsibility. 

There are many contenders for entry into the Suffolk Police but not all who apply are successful in satisfying our selection criteria. 

The following will help you decide whether you meet the necessary requirements:

• There are no minimum or maximum height requirements
• There is no formal educational requirement, but you will have to pass written tests
• You must be at least 18 years of age
• You must be either a British Citizen, a citizen of the EU or other states in the EEA, or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with indefinite leave to remain in the UK
• Although you may still be eligible to join the police service if you have minor convictions/cautions, there are certain offences and conditions that will make you ineligible
• You must physically and mentally be able to undertake police duties
• Tatoos are not acceptable if they could cause offence and/or invite provocation from members of the public or colleagues, or if they are garish or numerous
• All applicants will have their eyesight examined and should meet the required standard.

Full details on eligibility to become a Police Officer may be found on the Home Office's police recruitment website.