Entry routes into policing
We are currently offering two entry routes into becoming a Police Officer with Norfolk Constabulary. There's the Police Constable Entry Programme and the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship.
Both routes start your career as a Police Constable with a starting salary of £29,907 raising to £48,231 within seven years and are full-time (40 hours per week) work.
It's really important for you to make the right choice regarding which entry route suits you personally before you apply. Carefully read the guidance we have provided which explains the key differences between our entry routes. We can only support requests to transition between entry routes in exceptional circumstances.
See the table below for the key differences, and scroll down to learn more about each one in detail.
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Programme |
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Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) |
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) |
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Award accreditation |
Currently Non-Accredited Award |
BSc (Hons) Professional Policing Practice |
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Minimum Qualification Requirements |
Minimum Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) in English (Language or Literature) AND two A-Levels (or equivalent 32 UCAS points) or evidence of two years experience in a comparable role. |
Minimum Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) Maths and English and two A-Levels (or equivalent 64 UCAS points) |
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Length of Study, Probationary Period |
Two year probationary period to attain ‘Established Practitioner Status’. |
Three years study with two year probationary period. |
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Annual Leave Entitlement |
22 days annual leave per year, excluding bank holidays. |
22 days annual leave per year, excluding bank holidays |
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Assessment/exams |
Summative Assessments during the initial 22-week training course inc. 4 modular exams and selected Student Development Exercises. Plus a work-based portfolio supported by tutor, supervisors and assessors. |
Combination of written assessments, role plays and exams, as well as a work-based portfolio supported by tutor, supervisors and assessors. |
Or read more about each option below.
Please note: You can only apply to ONE of the two advertised routes, either PCDA or PCEP. Duplicate applications will be withdrawn.
Eligibility criteria
Route-specific qualification requirements are outlined on their respective pages.
- Candidates can apply when 17 years old but must be 18 by the time training commences.
- Must have minimum of a Level 2 qualification Grade C/4 in either English Language or Literature (PCEP) or English and Mathematics (PCDA).
- Must hold a full UK manual driving licence upon application.
- UK Citizen or legal right to enter or leave to remain in the UK (lived in the UK for at least 3 years).
- Tattoos which are discriminatory, offensive, or provocative will not be accepted.
- Medical conditions will be assessed throughout the recruitment process, including eye tests and fitness tests.
- Background security checks will take place upon application; any formal dealings with the police must be declared.
