Entry routes

• Two year programme
• Probation: two years
• Qualification you'll gain: No qualification
• Training: 19 weeks at the Essex Police College
• Apply to a specialist team: after two years.

• Three year programme
• Probation: three years
• Qualification you'll gain: BSc (Hons) in Professional Policing
• Training: 22 weeks at the Essex Police College
• Apply to a specialist team: after two years.

Entry requirements:

• You must meet the eligibility criteria for becoming a police officer and you will also need to meet one of the following:

  • A level 3 qualification, within the meaning of section 3 of the Education and Skills Act 2008.

  • I am a member of Essex Police staff, a PCSO or special constable and have passed my probationary period.

  • I have a minimum of three years’ service with the Armed Forces and have achieved an exemplary reference on discharge.
    
    or

  • I have previous work experience or training relevant to the role of a Police Constable.

Evidencing previous work experience

To apply using your work experience or training you will need to show three things:

1. Work experience or training
   
   That you have work experience or training that is comparable to a level 3 qualification. You will need to have completed one year’s work experience and have passed any mandatory probation period and training necessary in your role.
   
   Our application form will require you to outline your experience of:
   
   - understanding customer/public needs and provide effective support to the customer/public
   
   - adapting your communication style to meet the needs of different people
   
   - solving complex problems and making decisions
   
   Level 3 requires you to have undertaken "more complex work" so please ensure that your evidence outlines your experience undertaking work at this level.
   
   
2. English skills
   
   Hold a GCSE in English (Language or Literature) at grade C or above (or Grades 4 to 9 or equivalent).
   
   Or, provide evidence of how your experience or training is equivalent to a GCSE (or equivalent) in English and has equipped you with the potential to undertake the necessary elements of the role (for example writing statement, reports, reviewing information, speaking to the public, conducting interviews etc).
   
   
3. Maths skills
   
   Hold a GCSE in Maths at grade C or above (or Grades 4 to 9 or equivalent). Or, provide evidence of how your experience or training is equivalent to a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and has equipped you with the potential to undertake the necessary elements of the role (for example problem solving, accounting, critically assess information, analyse data etc).

Please ensure all relevant training you have completed is detailed on the 'professional qualifications' section of the application form. We will consider this when assessing your application.

All qualifications will have to be evidenced before a formal offer is issued.

Entry requirements:

• are a member of Essex Police staff, a PCSO or special constable who have passed their probationary period
• have a minimum of four years’ service with the Armed Forces and have achieved an exemplary reference on discharge

or

• hold a GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C and above or Level 4 or above) and
• have achieved or be working towards two Level 3 qualifications (Grade C or above). Equivalent to two A-Levels or 64+ UCAS points

If you do not hold these required qualifications, you can still apply if you possess one of the following qualifications and/or have the required experience.

In this instance, you will be required to undergo additional assessments as part of our recruitment procedure. 

Qualifications

• 32-63 UCAS points from 2 A-Levels or equivalent
• GCSE Grade C or level 4 in Maths and English and under 32 UCAS points or no evidence of a level 3 qualification

Required Experience

• you are an Essex member of police staff, a PCSO or special constable who have passed their probationary period
• you have a minimum of 4 years’ service with the armed forces and have achieved an exemplary reference on discharge.
• no evidence of Maths and English at GCSE and under 32 UCAS points or no evidence of a level 3 qualification and you have a minimum of four years’ service with the armed forces

All qualifications will have to be evidenced before a formal offer is issued.

Apply for IPLDP

Apply for PCDA

• Two year programme
• Probation: two years
• Qualification you'll gain: Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing
• Training: 22 weeks at the Essex Police College
• Apply to a specialist team: after two years. 

• Two year programme
• Probation: two years
• Qualification you'll gain: Level 6 Degree in Professional Policing
• Training: 22 weeks at the Essex Police College
• Apply to a specialist team: after two years.

Entry requirements:

• degree in any subject

Entry requirements:

• have or are in your final year of undergraduate degree in Professional Policing

Apply for DHEP

Apply for pre-join degree