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Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)

West Midlands Police27 open roles

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£32,256 a year
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West Midlands, United Kingdom
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13.7% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. West Midlands Police postings stay open a median of 14 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.3%1 day
  2. 4.8%3 days
  3. 13.7%7 days
  4. 22.1%14 days
  5. 37.6%30 days
  6. 59.1%60 days
This job: posted 63 days ago

West Midlands Police median: 14 days open

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Job Description

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Route (PCDA)

Are you looking for a career like no other? Do you want the opportunity to study for a degree while gaining hands-on experience from day one? If so, join West Midlands Police through our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) programme.

As a Police Constable, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our communities safe, protecting the vulnerable, and tackling crime. This is a challenging but hugely rewarding career where no two days are the same.

About the PCDA Programme

  • Earn & Learn, you’ll be a fully employed police officer from day one, while studying towards a Level 6 Degree in Professional Policing Practice over three years.
  • Blended Learning, most of your training will be delivered in-house at West Midlands Police, supported by a partner university. Classroom learning will be combined with frontline policing and digital study.
  • Ongoing Support, training is practical and designed to prepare you for real-life policing, with guidance from experienced officers.
  • Future Opportunities, once you’ve completed your probation, you’ll have access to a wide range of career paths, from specialist units such as Firearms, Dogs, Roads Policing, and Investigations, to progression into leadership roles.

Please note: This is not a direct Detective route. However, after initial training, you may apply to join our Detective Academy pathway.

What’s in it for you?

  • Starting salary: £32,256 , rising annually up to £52,014 within seven years.
  • BA Degree in Professional Policing Practice (on successful completion).
  • 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 after five years.
  • Extensive benefits, including a pension scheme, employee support, staff networks, and professional development opportunities. See our benefits webpage for more details.
  • A career that matters – make a lasting impact on communities while developing your skills and future.

Who can apply?

You must have:

  • Level 2 English (Grade C/4 or above) AND
  • One of the following:Level 3 qualification worth at least 80 UCAS points, OR Level 4 or 5 qualification

Only final certificates will be accepted – these must be uploaded with your application.

Fitness, Medical & Vetting

  • Must meet the bleep test standard of 5.4.
  • Must pass medical checks, which may include drug and fitness testing.
  • Must pass our required vetting checks. See our Vetting FAQ for more information.

Residency & Nationality

  • Lived in the UK for the past 3 years.
  • Must be a British or EEA national, or have the right to work in the UK without restrictions.

Application Process

  • Our careers website provides a step-by-step breakdown of the application process.
  • Training & Probation, a three-year blended learning apprenticeship combining policing experience with academic study.
  • Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Route (PCDA)

About Us

West Midlands Police is the second-largest police force in England, serving more than 2.9 million people across Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull and Walsall. Every day, our people work together to keep our communities safe, protect vulnerable people, prevent crime and bring offenders to justice.

We answer more than 2,000 emergency calls every day and provide policing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting victims, investigating crime or working behind the scenes, every role plays a vital part in delivering an outstanding service to the public.

We're proud of the progress we've made in reducing crime, improving emergency response times and increasing arrest rates. These achievements are only possible because of the dedication, professionalism and expertise of our officers, staff and volunteers. As we continue to transform the way we police, we're looking for talented people who are committed to making a real difference.

Why Join West Midlands Police?

A career with West Midlands Police is about more than a job, it's an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the lives of millions of people. Whatever your role, you'll contribute to keeping our communities safe while developing your own skills and career.

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

  • Meaningful work that makes a difference every day.
  • A diverse range of career opportunities across policing and professional support services.
  • High-quality training, development and opportunities to progress.
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve their potential.
  • Competitive pay, generous annual leave, excellent pension arrangements and a wide range of employee benefits.
  • The opportunity to work alongside dedicated colleagues who share a common purpose.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better understand and serve the communities we protect. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed.

As a Disability Confident Leader, the highest level of the Government's Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to removing barriers to employment and supporting disabled applicants and employees throughout their careers. Through our Disability Confident Interview Scheme, applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for a role will normally be offered an interview, subject to the scheme's terms and any recruitment constraints.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Vision is to maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness, respect and inclusion, enabling us to deliver the best possible service to our communities.

Professional Standards

Working in policing is a position of trust. Our officers and staff are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate vetting and are expected to uphold the ethical standards and responsibilities that come with serving the public.

Recruitment and the Use of AI

We recognise that many candidates use AI tools to support activities such as proofreading and improving the presentation of written applications. This is acceptable, provided the content you submit accurately reflects your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Applications must be your own work. Any evidence of plagiarism, false or misleading information, or the inappropriate use of AI during assessments or selection activities where it is not permitted may result in your application being rejected.

Benefits

We know that supporting our people is essential to delivering the best service to our communities. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, wellbeing support and development opportunities to help you thrive throughout your career.

Visit our Benefits page to find out more about the rewards and support available when you join West Midlands Police.

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