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Transfer my Assessment score to Cheshire Constabulary

As part of the recruitment process, Cheshire Constabulary will consider applications from individuals who have achieved an overall pass mark of 50% within the past 24 months at a SEARCH Assessment Centre, Day ONE or have achieved a pass mark at the Online Assessment.

If you have attended an assessment within the last 24 months, meet the national standard of 50% or above and the Cheshire Constabulary eligibility criteria then please apply here. If you have further queries, please contact us at [email protected].

Feedback

Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive we are not in a position to provide any feedback in relation the application form or interview. If candidates would like to receive feedback on the Assessment Centre, you will have to contact the College of Policing direct.

Giving notice

You are strongly advised not to hand your notice into your current employer until you have received your Formal Offer. Successful candidates will receive their Formal Offer of Employment once all pre-employment checks have been successfully completed and an intake date confirmed.

Tattoos

Any tattoos that are visible/ on your body, which are offensive or unacceptable if they could be reasonably interpreted as being discriminatory, violent, intimidating, aggressive, homophobic, offensive and/ or indicate attitudes or views inconsistent with the College of Policing’s Code of Ethics and the Standards of Professional Behaviour. Tattoos on the neck, face and hands will not automatically proceed through the recruitment process. Please note that tattoos that do not meet the eligibility criteria, that are slight in appearance and considered to be inoffensive will be reviewed by Chief Officers on a case-by-case basis prior to an application being progressed.

Contacting us about your application

Regular updates will be provided but candidates can also contact us at [email protected] about their application. Don't call 999 or 101 in relation to your application.

Age limit

To be eligible to apply, you must be at least 17 old years at the point of application. If you turn 17 after the closing date for applications, you won't be eligible. If you are 17 at the point of application, it is important to note that you will need to be 18 before you can start in the position.

There is no maximum age limit on applications, candidates are required to be both physically fit and healthy to perform policing duties safely and effectively.

Commuting distance

If not in a commutable distance to Cheshire Constabulary you may need to consider moving to an area closer to work as if successful through the recruitment process you may be posted to any of our Local Policing Units across Cheshire.

Changes in circumstance

Any significant changes in personal circumstances during your application, such as permanent partner, new residents at your home, change of address, arrests, cautions or convictions or association with criminals you should contact us on [email protected]

Medical history

Each application is considered on an individual basis and reviewed by our Occupational Health Department.

Probationary period

The probationary period for a police officer is two years.

Working hours

Police officers work a 40 hour week. Depending on where you are posted, the shift patterns may vary. A shift pattern will consist of early shifts, late shifts, night shifts, bank holidays and weekend shifts. Operational demands may require your rostered shift/rest days to be cancelled and re-scheduled at short notice.

Part-time work

The initial two year probationary period is full-time. Once your probation has been confirmed a request for flexible working can be made.

Police Constable Entry Routes

The chosen entry route for Police Constable recruitment during 2024 – 2025 for Cheshire Constabulary is the Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). This is a new programme within the suite of Other Police Constable Entry Routes (PCER). Other entry routes available are:

Further information about these can be found on the College of Policing website.

Police constable entry routes | College of Policing