Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship
Nottinghamshire Police
Nottingham (NG5 8PP)
Closes in 9 days (Sunday 23 August 2026)
Posted on 13 August 2026
Contents
Summary
The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship is available for highly motivated individuals who will complete the degree programme alongside their employment as a Police Officer. The probationary period for this role will be three years to accommodate the Degree Programme. The Degree will be a BA in Policing provided by a university provider.
- Wage
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£32,256 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Annual salary increases throughout first 7 years service raising to £52,014.
Overtime & unsociable hours payments may be available.
- Training course
- Police constable (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Multiple shift pattern depending on current attachment.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 March 2027
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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20
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As a Police Officer your job will be to reduce crime and the fear of crime, and promote confidence among local people that the police understand and are prepared to deal with the issues that matter most to you.
As a Police Officer you will be working in the frontline of the criminal justice system and community engagement. Responsible for protection of life and property, the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order. You will have a vital role in supporting victims and witnesses and providing reassurance to individuals who have been subjected to crime and anti-social behaviour. Working in partnership with the public and other organisations in order to make a difference to the local community.
Where you'll work
Sherwood Lodge
Arnold
Nottingham
NG5 8PP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Training course
Police constable (integrated degree) (level 6)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply authorised professional practice (APP) within day-to-day policing contexts in line with local policing policies.
- Identify, organise, engage, and clearly communicate information with a range of stakeholders to manage planned and dynamic situations, which influence and lead others in a policing context.
- Gather, handle, store, disclose and analyse information and intelligence from relevant sources, in line with organisational policies and procedures to support law enforcement and to maximise policing effectiveness.
- Apply an open investigative mind-set whilst cognisant of the code of ethics and national decision-making model.
- Manage dynamic conflict situations through leadership, taking personal accountability for the use of proportionate and justifiable responses and actions.
- Manage ethical searches for evidence and information in differing environments, including searching of people, vehicles and open spaces.
- Provide an initial, autonomous and risk assessed response to incidents, including complex and confrontational, to bring about the best possible outcomes.
- Provide an initial, autonomous response to crime scenes, that require the management and preservation of evidence and exhibits.
- Provide leadership at policing incidents and situations providing empathetic support to protect the public including the most vulnerable.
- Manage and conduct priority and volume investigations by identifying, evaluating and acting upon appropriate lines of enquiry including digital evidence, to enable the presenting of permissible evidence to authorities where required.
- Use police powers to deal with suspects including arrest, report and alternative disposal options.
- Interview victims, witnesses and suspects, inclusive of vulnerable persons in accordance with investigative standards contained within Authorised Professional Practice and use of the PEACE model.
- Assess risk and threats demonstrating critical thinking using the national decision-making model, in order to select and apply specialist techniques to support individuals in need of public protection.
- Use discretion when applying powers across policing situations ensuring these are proportionate, legal, accountable and necessary.
- Engage in self-reflection to improve own professional practice in future operational activities.
- Apply reflection strategies to existing policy and practice recommending innovative approaches to policing.
- Engage with individuals and collaborate with organisations in the community, to enhance effective teamworking in order to achieve positive outcomes for public reassurance, safety and well-being.
- Critically apply problem-solving techniques to prevention interventions to inform decision-making and actions in policing environments.
- Apply local organisational sustainable practices.
- Embed organisational led good practice requirements for equality, diversity and inclusivity in decision making in policing situations.
- Apply authorised professional practice (APP) within day-to-day policing contexts in line with local policing policies.
- Identify, organise, engage, and clearly communicate information with a range of stakeholders to manage planned and dynamic situations, which influence and lead others in a policing context.
- Gather, handle, store, disclose and analyse information and intelligence from relevant sources, in line with organisational policies and procedures to support law enforcement and to maximise policing effectiveness.
- Apply an open investigative mind-set whilst cognisant of the code of ethics and national decision-making model.
- Manage dynamic conflict situations through leadership, taking personal accountability for the use of proportionate and justifiable responses and actions.
- Manage ethical searches for evidence and information in differing environments, including searching of people, vehicles and open spaces.
- Provide an initial, autonomous and risk assessed response to incidents, including complex and confrontational, to bring about the best possible outcomes.
- Provide an initial, autonomous response to crime scenes, that require the management and preservation of evidence and exhibits.
- Provide leadership at policing incidents and situations providing empathetic support to protect the public including the most vulnerable.
- Manage and conduct priority and volume investigations by identifying, evaluating and acting upon appropriate lines of enquiry including digital evidence, to enable the presenting of permissible evidence to authorities where required.
- Use police powers to deal with suspects including arrest, report and alternative disposal options.
- Interview victims, witnesses and suspects, inclusive of vulnerable persons in accordance with investigative standards contained within Authorised Professional Practice and use of the PEACE model.
- Assess risk and threats demonstrating critical thinking using the national decision-making model, in order to select and apply specialist techniques to support individuals in need of public protection.
- Use discretion when applying powers across policing situations ensuring these are proportionate, legal, accountable and necessary.
- Engage in self-reflection to improve own professional practice in future operational activities.
- Apply reflection strategies to existing policy and practice recommending innovative approaches to policing.
- Engage with individuals and collaborate with organisations in the community, to enhance effective teamworking in order to achieve positive outcomes for public reassurance, safety and well-being.
- Critically apply problem-solving techniques to prevention interventions to inform decision-making and actions in policing environments.
- Apply local organisational sustainable practices.
- Embed organisational led good practice requirements for equality, diversity and inclusivity in decision making in policing situations.
Training schedule
Training will be provided by University of Derby throughout the 3 year training period.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Pass)
- Math (grade Pass)
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
A valid UK full driving license.
Ability to pass recruitment level vetting.
About this employer
Nottinghamshire Police Apprentice scheme provides a variety of apprenticeships that allow the opportunity to studying for a range of professional qualifications. Apprentices learn a wide range of workplace skills and practical knowledge. As an apprentices in training you will undertake a structured training program of academic study with Vision West Notts College as well as develop on the job training to gain the required skills, knowledge to support you in your role.
Company benefits
Pennsion scheme – We pay around double the member contribution
Support networks and wellbeing
Annual leave entitlement – Starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service
Blue Light Card discounts
Flexible and agile working where suitable
Please see attached document titled ‘Police Staff Benefits’ for further benefits and information.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Opportunity to progress through normal police promotion process.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048174.
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Closes in 9 days (Sunday 23 August 2026)
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