Unfortunately SYP dictate A-Levels, do you hold equivalent qualifications?
Eligibility Criteria Applicants ◆◆ Must be aged 18 years or over by date of recruitment opening ◆◆ Must have achieved a standard of education equivalent to A Level (see Qualifications below) ◆◆ Cannot be a member of the British National Party (BNP), National Front or Combat 18 ◆◆ You can apply to become a Police Officer as long as you are an EEA National or a Swiss National. Commonwealth citizens and Foreign Nationals are required to have leave to enter or leave to remain in the UK for an indefinite period. Applicants must have resided in the UK for three continuous years immediately prior to application. See appendix ◆◆must not have tattoos on your face, neck or hands or which could cause offence ◆◆Police Officers must hold a full manual EU driving licence http://www.southyorks.police.uk/sites/default/files/Police%20Officer%20Guidance%20Notes%20%26%20FAQs%20-%20External%2019.2.16.pdf
However the British Transport Police (National Police Force) don't require formal qualifications. Keep an eye out for their recruitment in your area.
Im 15 and want to become a police officer, possibly the greater Manchester police, anyone else? does anyone know how i could get some work experience with the police before i join ?
Im 15 and want to become a police officer, possibly the greater Manchester police, anyone else? does anyone know how i could get some work experience with the police before i join ?
Very hard nowadays due to health and safety. Used to be in the past that once 18 years old you could go for ride alongs with the police response teams but that doesn't happen anymore.
The Met have the volunteer police cadets; not sure if GMP have the same? If so going to be the best way to gain experience at your age.
Also do your research prior to joining. Easy to think at your age it'll be great career but you really need to understand what you'll be dealing with.
Very hard nowadays due to health and safety. Used to be in the past that once 18 years old you could go for ride alongs with the police response teams but that doesn't happen anymore.
The Met have the volunteer police cadets; not sure if GMP have the same? If so going to be the best way to gain experience at your age.
Also do your research prior to joining. Easy to think at your age it'll be great career but you really need to understand what you'll be dealing with.
Okay, thanks. Yh i have joined the police cadets. Aha definitely what i want, done allot of search! Do u want to be a police officer ?
Wow, thanks for that detailed reply, and yes I know of all them extreme circumstances that may occur, but that's one of the things that actually attract me to this job (not seeing dead bodies but...) the fact that everyday will litterally be a completely new day, always doing something different. I'm from Manchester btw and do you think after maybe 15 years in service I will be on 40k+?
Cheers for that detailed reply
well pay depends on what rank you are. in 15 years you could easily get to inspector rank earning about 48-52k. but this just depends if you actually get promoted or not. my dad is currently a chief inspector but i doubt he will go for further promotion.