Overview
Can you see yourself as a Police Officer? Do you want a career that is challenging, where no two days are the same and where your actions and decisions will help to ensure that Staffordshire is a safer place to live? Are you interested in obtaining a degree and being able to “learn while you earn”? If so, a career as a police officer with Staffordshire Police may be just the job for you. Police officer recruitment has changed and new student officers will learn on the job as well as studying at for a degree.
Eligibility and Qualifications
To be eligible for this route and to apply you must have the following; Please be aware, we will require copies of your certificates in order for you to progress through the recruitment process – Please upload these via the Certificate upload section.
- Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths for example a GCSE at grade C (level 4) or above, Functional Skills Level 2, Key Skills Level 2 (Communication and / or Literacy) or Adult Numeracy / Literacy PLUS
- Level 3 qualification(s) in any subject(s) that equate to 64 UCAS points (or a full level 4 or 5 qualification) – these points could be from your A Levels, Level 3 Diplomas, NVQs and an International Baccalaureate to name a few. Please check your UCAS points before applying here; https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator
- Please note you will be required to upload your Maths & English certificates as well as all Level 3 qualification(s) certificates.
- Hold a full UK manual driving licence.
Benefits
In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
- Access to health and wellbeing support
- Eye care vouchers
- On site Gyms
- Annual Leave entitlement.
- Pension Scheme
- Sick pay scheme
- Fostering friendly policy
- Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
- Reward and Recognition
- Blue light Card
- Lottery
- Free Parking at selected sites
- Onsite Catering facilities
- Federation Support
- Financial Products and services
- Staff Networks to support
- Cycle to work scheme.
Equality and Diversity
Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve. Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step‑in support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values that we pride ourselves on here in Staffordshire Police, we would welcome you to apply. There will be step‑in support sessions throughout the selection process. The first session will take place on DATE. For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk.
Residency Eligibility
Please note you will need to have been a resident in the UK for the last three years consecutively for RV Level roles and five years for MV Level roles (see below link around Vetting for more information). If you are successful at interview and commence pre‑employment checks this will include vetting; please see what this involves and the process via the below link. Police vetting process | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk).
Accessibility
We want to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we operate the Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need reasonable adjustments to progress your application please contact hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk to discuss your needs.
Closing Date
Closing date for receipt of submitted applications: 12 Midday 11th September 2026. Due to the high volume of interest in this position, we may have to close the advert earlier than anticipated. We would encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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