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We are now open for applications to join us as a police officer. Apply here.
Join as a Police Officer and achieve a BSc (Hons) degree in Professional Policing Practice, fully funded by Surrey Police.
This is an exciting three year, practical and vocational degree which will equip you with the skills and experience you need to meet the demands of modern policing. You will be employed as a Police Officer from day one and receive a starting salary of £29,682 (including South East Allowance of £3,000). The course combines practical “on the job” training with academic learning, allowing you to ‘earn while you learn’ without any student debt.
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected] or see our helpful guide.
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Looking for a job where no two days are ever the same and where you can make a difference?
You’ll be hard pushed to find a role as rewarding as a Police Officer. You’ll have vital and unique role within Surrey’s communities; preventing and responding to crime, working to help and protect vulnerable people and using your skills to bring to justice for victims.
With our new entry routes providing you the opportunity to gain a fully-funded professional qualification in Policing Practice, with a good starting salary and opportunities to specialise and progress your career, what are you waiting for?
Whether you are fresh out of college or looking for a second or even third career - join Surrey Police and start making a difference.
As a police officer, every day will be different. It is one of the most fulfilling, challenging and varied roles you could do.
In your shift you could be carrying out a search warrant, arresting a drug dealer or being a reassuring face to a victim of abuse. Your next shift you could be patrolling a public event, interviewing a suspect in custody or collecting vital evidence. No one will know what each shift will bring, but we do know you won’t get bored.
Policing is not purely about enforcement, your communication skills and ability to build relationships with the public will be key. You will need to be caring and compassionate, dealing with victims of crime, witnesses and vulnerable members of our community. In a fast paced environment you will need to be prepared for the unexpected and always be calm under pressure, making critical split second decisions.
There are many opportunities to progress through the ranks and/or specialise in an area of policing that interests you. You can become a detective or join the Tactical Firearms Unit; be part of the Roads Policing Unit or one of our Public Protection teams, just to name a few.
Wherever you decide to take your career, we will support you and help you develop to be the best officer you can be. Your development starts from day one and our new entry routes and training programme will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to be an effective police officer.
At Surrey Police, size is our advantage. As a smaller force we have a real family feel where it is easier to network and easier for us to support you in being the best you can be.
We can offer you:
This is just a selection of our benefits, now find out more.
To apply as a Police Officer you must:
To be considered for entry to the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship, applicants must provide copies of the following qualifications:
Read our guide to attaining Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent.
Applicants can also hold a Level 3 BTEC as long as this qualification, or combination of qualifications meets the minimum 48 UCAS Tariff Points. You can check how many points your qualification is worth on the UCAS tariff calculator.
Applicants without Level 3 qualifications can be considered if you have served in an emergency services role, military, armed forces or similar law enforcement agency considered to be operational by Surrey Police for a minimum of two years within the past five years and have an exemplary reference.
Applicants who do not hit the above Level 3 criteria and believe they have current experience equivalent to a Level 3 qualification and feel they could take on the challenge of degree-level study alongside working as a police officer, will be assessed on a case-by-case basis so please apply.
You will be required to upload and attach your relevant Level 3, Level 2 or equivalent certificates to your application when you apply.
I haven’t got my qualification certificates – am I still eligible?
We need to see evidence, so you will need to request a certificate from your exam board. You can find more information here.
If you have completed your qualification in the last few years we may well be able to check your Personal Learning Record (PLR), please contact the recruitment team on [email protected] and we can discuss this with you further.
I haven’t received my formal certificates yet due to the delay from the pandemic, can I apply?
Due to the covid-19 pandemic, we are aware that there have been some delays in exam boards sending certificates. As a temporary measure, we will therefore accept statements of results if they are on headed paper. You will be required to send through certificates at a later date.
I am currently studying, can I apply?
Applicants in their final year of study can apply. You will need to upload a copy of your predicated grades when you apply.
Does the grade of my level 3 qualification matter?
You will need to have one Level 3 at grade A* - C or equivalent as well as one Level 3 at grade A* - E or equivalent. The two Level 3’s when added together must be a minimum of 48 UCAS points. You can find out how much your qualification is worth by using the UCAS tariff calculator here.
Does the subject of my Level 3 or above matter?
No – we can accept Level 3s or above in any subject.
I haven’t got a level 2 Maths/English qualification at A*-C/4-9 or equivalent, what can I do to get it?
Please see our guide to attaining Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent.
I have a qualification from another country – will it still count?
You’ll need to provide evidence that your qualification is equivalent to or higher than the qualification(s) that are required for the appropriate entry route. For the UK and European countries you can check on the Gov.uk website.
For qualifications from other countries we’ll need a translation of any certificates that are not in English and you may need to provide evidence of the comparative level, a formal Statement of Comparability can be purchased via ENIC.
Join as a Police Officer and achieve a BSc (hons) degree in Professional Policing Practice, fully funded by Surrey Police. This is an exciting three year, practical and vocational degree which will equip you with the skills and experience you need to meet the demands of modern policing.
You will be employed as a Police Officer from day one and receive a starting salary of £29,682 (from 1 October 2022) (including South East Allowance of £3,000) with the potential to rise to £46,032.00 (including South East Allowance of £3,000) within the first seven years. The course combines practical “on the job” training with academic learning, allowing you to ‘earn while you learn’ without any student debt.
Year 1 - In Year 1 you will develop your core operational policing skills though a mixture of classroom and on the job learning. The initial learning phase of the course is held at our Headquarters in Guildford for 15 weeks. You will then be partnered with an experienced Police Officer who will be your dedicated coach for the next 20 weeks. Independent Patrol Status will also be achieved, enabling you to respond to incidents by yourself - but don’t worry as you will be continually supported throughout!
Year 2 – In Year 2 you will consolidate your work-based learning through master classes and assignments. You will also have the exciting opportunity to complete operational attachments.
Year 3 – In Year 3 you will have the chance to specialise in a particular area and will complete a research-based project in an area of practical policing that interests you.
Throughout the 3 years you will study a range of topics including community policing, vulnerability and criminology, and then apply these skills practically in your role as a Police Officer. All learning is delivered in partnership with Surrey Police and the University. 20% of your work time will be allocated as protected learning time, enabling you to study, complete assignments or meet with force or university tutors.
The application process consists of several stages and it’s important to note that because of this, the average time from application to appointment is between 8–10 months.
Surrey Police has introduced a new online assessment process during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our national recruitment standards are maintained, and in the coming months this will continually be reviewed. During the current climate the following stages apply:
Stage One: Application form
Your personal details will be checked and that all eligibility criteria has been met.
Stage Two: National Sift (Behavioural Styles Questionnaire and Situational Judgement Test)
Multiple-choice assessments, which will assess whether you have the right traits to work as a Police Constable.
Stage Three: Virtual Assessment Centre.
Stage Four: Values Based conversation
Stage Five: Pre-employment checks
This is when we begin our pre-employment checks which consist of a medical, vetting, biometric vetting and a fitness test.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please read our helpful guide.
If you have passed the National Assessment Centre (SEARCH, Day One or Online) in the past 24 months, you can transfer your score to Surrey Police.
Scores are valid for 24 months from the date of your assessment centre.
To transfer your score, please send a copy of your assessment report to [email protected]. You can request your report from the force at which it was undertaken.
Our ability to build trust, understand problems and support our communities across a range of policing matters, relies on us having a workforce that is reflective of our communities and all the unique individuals that exist within them. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and to eliminating discrimination.
We are very keen to encourage applications from those that have never considered policing as a career. Representation within our workforce from black and minority ethnic communities is currently much lower than we want it to be; by improving this we will be better able to serve our local communities and our work place will benefit from all the differences in thinking, points of view, and approaches that diversity brings.
We are actively working on a range of activities to improve this and one of the proactive ways we are seeking to increase representation is via a bespoke mentoring scheme which is aimed at guiding applicants from diverse communities through the recruitment process.
For more information email [email protected]
To join Surrey Police in any role you will need to prove your right to work in the UK.
Do I have right to work in the UK?
Your right to work in the UK depends on your immigration status - this is also called your ‘leave’. If you don’t have the right to work, you might be able to apply for it.
You automatically have the right to work in the UK if:
You might have a right to work in the UK if you have a visa with a time limit. This is called having 'limited leave to enter or remain’.
If you entered the UK illegally or your leave has ended, you don’t have the right to work in the UK.
Proving your right to work in the UK
You might be able to prove your right to work online or by showing your employer certain documents. Any document you show your employer must be:
For further information about Right to work in the UK, please refer to the GOV.UK webpages.