Lancashire Police is recruiting 80 new police officers - this is what you need to know and how to apply

Lancashire Police is looking to recruit 80 new police officers as part of the force's Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship programme.
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According to Lancashire Police this latest recruitment campaign is "continuing its commitment to keeping Lancashire a safe place to live" which will also "see more officers on the street."

The Degree Apprenticeship programme is for anyone who currently has a degree in any subject other than a degree in in Professional Policing.

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Commenting on the news, Chief Constable Andy Rhodes said: “The fact that we’ve met our local target is excellent - any extra officers on the streets is good news for us and for Lancashire residents.

The apprenticeship programme opens in MarchThe apprenticeship programme opens in March
The apprenticeship programme opens in March

“Having met all of the new recruits, I know we’ve been fortunate to attract some fantastic candidates all with different skills and experiences who will be able to make a real difference to our local communities.”

Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, said: “The force has worked hard under difficult circumstances and we continue to be ambitious with our recruitment plans, seeking to recruit the best applicants to reflect and serve our communities.

“I'm really pleased that we have met the target set by Government with vital investment now starting to go back into front line policing.”

What does the degree programme involve?

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The two-year programme will be a combination of on-the-job experience with frontline police officers, along with studying for a level 6 graduate diploma in Professional Policing Practice.

The course takes place in three blocks of learning throughout each year and involves classroom sessions, coursework and exams. When not in the classroom apprentices will be working on full operational duties putting theory in to practice.

Apprentices will earn while they learn, and all university fees will be funded by Lancashire Constabulary.

What is the salary?

The starting salary for the programme is £24,780, plus annual increases.

Where will the study programme take place?

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Th study programme will take place across several locations, including, Hutton police headquarters, the University of Central Lancashire and via online learning.

What are the entry requirements?

Applicants will need to hold a level 6 degree qualification or higher (or equivalent) in any subject (except a College of Policing licensed degree in professional policing practice), or be predicted to achieve this prior to being offered a final job offer. The qualification must be determined as a level 6 degree or higher (or equivalent) in the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.

When do applications open and how do I apply?

Applications open March 1, 2021. For more details on the programme and for details of how to apply visit www.lancashire.police.uk/joinus