Entry routes
There are two entry routes to becoming a Police officer with the City of London Police.
- Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)
- Police Now
Police Constable Entry Programme
Our new Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) is a blend of classroom based learning in the City of London and working alongside experienced officers on the iconic London streets.
This two-year programme is trained at the equivalent of a level 5 diploma although is not a formal qualification. The training is based on the national policing curriculum and prepares you for the role of a police officer.
You will spend your first months with the experienced police law trainers learning the law and specialist police knowledge before joining our response groups with your tutor constable to put your knowledge into practice.
Entry requirements:
- You must hold a GCSE/Level 2 qualification equivalent in English Language and Maths (Grade C or above or grades 4-9). If you do not have this qualification, we will also consider an English Language equivalent overseas qualification.
and hold either: - A minimum of two A Levels (A*-C or equivalent) or an equivalent Level 3 qualification
or in the absence of any Level 3 qualifications: - Serving, or previously served as a substantive Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and Special Constable with any force and have independent patrol status (IPS) or you have been a member of the Volunteer Police Cadets for the last 24 months.
- Previously served in the military, armed forces or similar law enforcement agency, have successfully completed the minimum term of service and have an exemplary reference (a minimum of two years within the last five years).
- Have previous or current experience within emergency services (a minimum of two years within the last five years). These cases will be considered on an individual basis.
Our training Centre is in the heart of the City behind Bishopsgate Police station. After a 2 weeks induction where you will be sworn in as a constable and eligible for free TFL travel and ATOC rail travel concession.
The ATOC Rail Travel Concession allows regular serving police officers to travel on National Rail services within a 70 mile radius of London for a small monthly cost. This is a taxable benefit that the City of London Police negotiates and Officers make a contribution to the cost of the scheme.
You will spend the next 16 weeks learning the skills and knowledge you need to spend the rest of the 2 years working in a number of policing roles including the opportunity to join the fast track detective pathway.
You will return to the training centre for other short blocks of classroom learning before coming a fully qualified police constable upon successful completion of your two year probation.
Police Now
An externally recruited and trained programme which enables officers to fast track into detective roles.
You will complete training away from the City of London at a combined training site and be accompanied by a City of London Detective Sgt.
Upon completion you will spend time with response officers honing your policing skills before taking the National Investigators Exam and moving into a detective environment.
National Detective Programme | Police Jobs | POLICE NOW
Becoming a police officer is a hugely rewarding career. It opens up opportunities to develop personally and professionally, whilst making a positive difference to your community.
There are various ways to join the police to best suit you and your experience. Applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences are welcomed.
Recruitment is currently closed, please check back for opportunities.