Police Officer (None Degree Holder) - Degree Apprenticeship Route - PCDA

Want to be a police officer? Entry into the service has changed - and West Midlands Police is one of the first to recruit student officers to study for a degree apprenticeship whilst you work. The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) is the right route for you if you do not have a degree (Level 6 qualification or higher) and meet the eligibility criteria detailed below. With a starting salary of 21,525 for the PCDA and a fully funded qualification. Assuming satisfactory performance, your salary will rise to 24,177 in your second year and 25,269 in your third. Plus there is a large variety of benefits, staff associations, social clubs and a pension to consider. As a Police Officer you'll play a vital role in ensuring that the communities of the West Midlands are kept safe. It isn't easy but it is rewarding and can be a career like no other. We want people to join us who have a range of life experiences and backgrounds; it is vitality important that we represent all of the communities that we serve. About the PCDA During your training as an officer you will also earn a BSc Degree in Professional Policing Practice, which will be recognised internationally. Your formal training will take place alongside your practical work in one of our many policing teams across the West Midlands. After an initial training period, you'll get your uniform, join a team, and begin three years of practical learning that will shape your police career. Lots of your learning will completed 'on the job' and digitally with your face-to-face classroom style learning will be based in Birmingham; there's no need to travel to Staffordshire University's campus. As you're completing a level 6 qualification there is the expectation that some learning will be completed in your own time. When you're not studying you'll be working alongside your colleagues, on a neighbourhood policing team - being the face of West Midlands Police in our local communities, on a response team - on the frontline of our emergency service, or in one of our investigations teams - helping to solve some of the most serious crimes and catch those responsible. Working in the West Midlands The West Midlands is one of Europe's most diverse and challenging policing environments, serving 2.8 million people in an area rich in diversity, with around 30 per cent of its population from ethnic minority backgrounds. Birmingham is also the youngest city in Europe, with under 25s accounting for nearly 40 per cent of its population. Our values embody what we are, to join us you must have real passion for people and communities as well as the drive to work alongside local people, building relationships and making a difference in the West Midlands. As the second largest Police Force in the UK policing the West Midlands is diverse and fast-paced. Careers with us are varied and demanding - but exciting too. From major incidents to community policing, every day is different and with events like Coventry City of Culture 2021 and Birmingham hosting the Commonwealth Games 2022 to look prepare for, a career with WMP has a lot to offer. Am I eligible? The people of the West Midlands deserve an excellent service so we are looking for the best people to join us and demonstrate our values. But there's some formal stuff you'll need to have too, to make sure you meet the eligibility criteria. In summary: Academic Qualifications: To be eligible for this route you will have achieved: * Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths for example a GCSE or iGCSE 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 here OR * Be in the final year of your Level 3 qualification and be predicted to achieve a minimum of 96 UCAS points, unfortunately if you do not achieve the 64 points required we will be required to decline your application When you apply for the role you must attach your Level 2 certificates plus either your Level 3 certificates or a statement from your school / college that confirms the details of your course, end date and predicted grades. Please ensure you have all of this information to hand when you start your application. Age - How old you are doesn't determine whether you'll be a great officer, so we are happy to receive applications from people aged 18 or above Nationality - You must be a British Citizen, European Economic Area (EEA) National, a Commonwealth Citizen or Foreign National with no restrictions on your stay in the UK Residency - have been resident in the UK for three years immediately prior to application. Where applicants have been resident abroad due to serving in the British Armed Forces or on UK Government Servi