Join as a police officer
5. Entry routes
Use the links below to find out which roles are currently available and which route into the police suits you best. For further information and support email: [email protected]
If your preferred entry route is not open, please register your details with our Talent Bank to be notified when a vacancy becomes available.
Non-degree entry routes
| Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) | Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) |
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Please note:- You can still submit an application if you are awaiting your A level or level 3 results, by using your predicted grades, in line with our eligibility criteria. Final results must be submitted before your start date.
Degree holder entry routes
| Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) | Professional Policing Degree (PPD) | Detective Constable Pathway (ADP) |
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On application, Northamptonshire Police will arrange for you to attend the Online Assessment as conducted by the College of Policing. You must pass this before your application can be progressed.
If you have previously passed your online assessment with any force your score is valid for 24 months from the date of your assessment. If you wish to use this to apply to Northamptonshire Police please email a copy of your feedback report to [email protected]. This will enable us to invite you for an interview.
