Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)

Start your policing career with a two-year work-based entry programme, no degree required. Become a Police Constable and make a lasting impact on communities while developing your skills and future. Join West Midlands Police and play a vital role in keeping communities safe, protecting the vulnerable, and maintaining law and order.

Requirements

• Level 2 English (Grade C/4 or above)
• Level 3 qualification, 2 A-levels, or an equivalent qualification
• 12 months relevant policing experience (e.g., Special Constables, PCSOs, PSI/PSIOs, Detention/Escort Officers, Force Contact)
• 12 months as a Prison Officer
• 12 months in a frontline NHS role providing patient care (e.g., Healthcare Assistant, Ambulance Technician)
• 12 months in a social services setting providing direct care to young or vulnerable individuals, or supervising those who do (e.g., supporting families in fostering or adoption)
• 18 months current military service in place of Level 3 qualification
• 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

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 after five years
• Pension scheme
• Employee support
• Staff networks
• Professional development opportunities