Syp - Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (Pcda) - South Yorkshire, United Kingdom - South Yorkshire Police

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Salary:
£23,556 - £26,682

Hours: 40 per week

Be the future of South Yorkshire Police
Being a police constable is not just a job. It's a career.

South Yorkshire Police is recruiting for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) with projected start dates from March onwards.

Becoming a police constable is a career like no other.

Not only will you be taking on challenges that will change your life, but you'll be working to protect the people and communities of South Yorkshire.

This is a career where you'll travel between urban cities and rural towns, meeting people from all walks of life.


Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)
South Yorkshire Police is offering a three-year apprenticeship in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University.

The apprenticeship will combine the opportunity to work and learn the role of a front-line officer whilst gaining a Degree in Professional Policing Practice.

To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must meet at least one of the following entry qualification criteria:

  • Have achieved an academic or vocational qualification gained outside England and Wales, which is considered by the UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) to be a Level 3 qualification which equates to
    80 UCAS points
:


  • Have experience as a PCSO, Special Constable, Call Handler (within a Police Force) or Investigation Officer within the last 3 years
    or:
  • Have served in the military, armed forces and have successfully completed the minimum term of service (usually 4 years) and have achieved an exemplary reference on discharge. You will be asked to complete a 750word academic assessment exercise during the recruitment process.


Relevant work experience could come from a wide variety of professions both public and private sector and could include transferable experience and skills for example: where you have to demonstrate an ability to solve problems or make informed decisions, research, retain and convey complex information, managed a varied workload or projects, worked under pressure or to tight time scales.


Maths and English:

As you are joining an apprenticeship you will be required to provide proof of Level 2 Maths and English.


The qualifications acceptable are:

  • GCSE or iGCSE at grade C/level 4 or above


  • Functional Skills Level

  • Key Skills Level 2


If you cannot provide proof of your qualification within the first 12 weeks of your course, you will be enrolled onto functional skills to complete further study.


Functional skills have to be completed within six months after enrolment.

Eligibility:


  • Must be either a British citizen, a citizen of the EU or other states in the EEA, or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
  • Cannot be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group.

For further information, please visit our eligibility criteria & FAQ's pages.

Joining the police force is a life choice. There will be a lot expected of you, especially when it comes to working nights and unsociable hours, but no day is the same. This is a career that will keep you on your toes; it is a challenge, but the reward is immense.

What we offer:


  • Starting salary of either £23,556 or £26,682 depending on qualifications/accreditation/experience
  • Adjustment grant for applicants who can demonstrate a reduction in salary on starting with the force
  • Annual leave of 22 days increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
  • Access to a generous pension scheme
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7) covering a wide range of health, wellbeing and lifestyle issues
  • Support and advice from our Occupational Health Unit
  • Access to established staff support groups

For further information, please visit our 'what we offer' page.

Closing Date:


28th February 2023

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Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an organisation that welcome, support and value those from underrepresented communities.

From difference comes invaluable life experiences, ideas and ways of thinking - and by encouraging individuality we are working towards serving our communities and understanding our public better.

Please visit our diversity and inclusion page to find out more:

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