What are the entry requirements for police Scotland?

What are the entry requirements for police Scotland?

Am I eligible to apply?

  • You must be 18 years of age to be appointed as a police officer, although you can apply at the age of 17.5 years of age.
  • You must be physically and mentally able to undertake police duties.
  • Your Body Mass Index should be between 18 – 30.
  • You must meet the mandatory national eyesight standard.

Can you be a part time police officer UK?

The PTW Regulations do not give you a right to work part- time and the statutory right to request flexible working does not apply to the police service. The PTW Regulations protect part-time officers from being less favourably treated than full-time officers, unless the treatment can be justified.

Is it hard to join police Scotland?

Hard work, hard work, hard work! It all pays off though when you complete your final exam and pass out. The job is stressful and tiresome but worth it.

Do you have to drive to join the police?

Do I need to have a driving licence at the point of application? Not necessarily. If you are actively working towards achieving your licence, we would still welcome an application from you.

Can foreigners join British police?

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application.

Is Police Scotland a good career?

Police Scotland is not a good place to work, not a good culture, morale totally at a low, and compared to what you see on the TV with English forces, Police Scotland do not come anywhere close. Bully boy tactics, rest days cancelled for court, operations etc with little notice, and it’s just tough if you had plans.

How do I contact the police recruitment centre in Scotland?

Police staff recruitment – Contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] Police officer recruitment – Contact the Police officer recruitment team at [email protected]

What is happening to Police Scotland’s recruitment programme?

Police Scotland has commenced a phased return to our recruitment activities. If you are a candidate already in our recruitment programme, a Recruitment Officer will be in contact with you in the near future to arrange your next step.

Who are Police Scotland?

Police Scotland is responsible for policing across the whole of Scotland, some 28,168 square miles, covering a third of the United Kingdom’s landmass with a unique range of urban, rural, island and remote communities.

What benefits does Police Scotland offer its employees?

A range of family friendly policies including those that promote a work/life balance Excellent training, development and career progression opportunities Generous paid leave entitlement that increases with service Access to health and wellbeing services and advise across Police Scotland

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