Our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) means you can learn as you earn, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. Its a three-year programme, which combines learning with policing London's streets. The three years count as your probation. On successful completion, you graduate from both the degree and probation. The starting salary is over £42,210. On successful completion, you'll earn £47,465. All salaries include allowances. Eligibility criteria You must meet the eligibility criteria to be a police constable set out in'Who we are looking for'. You will need a Level 2 qualification in English language at a GCSE grade C or above, or grades 4 to 9, and one of the following: Two A Levels at grade E or above in any subject or be working towards these Level 3 qualification or be working towards one, including an International Baccalaureate Diploma or NVQ. We will also consider the equivalent overseas qualification Training or work experience thats equal to a Level 3 qualification To have served as a Police Community Support Officer, a Special Constable or Designated Detention Officer for 12 months To have been a member of the Mets Volunteer Police Cadets for 24 months Service in the Armed Forces. You must have successfully completed the minimum term of service and have an exemplary reference. Service must have been a minimum of two years within the last five years We will also consider an English Language equivalent overseas qualification in place of the Level 2 qualification. Training and assessment Your first week is a three day introduction to the Met with the remainder spent at your university. Our partner universities are: Brunel University University of West London Anglia Ruskin University You then complete 16 weeks initial learning at your university, covering: policing, the law and police powers protection, vulnerability and public protection policing communities, response policing and investigating crime police leadership, coaching and mentoring officer safety training emergency life support safeguarding crime investigation and operational policing skills The next eight weeks you will spend working in a police team, based on a London borough. This will be alongside a dedicated experienced police officer acting as your tutor constable. This is called Street Duties, and is where you can put into practice what you have been taught. The remainder of your three years will be spent building on what you have learnt so far. You'll enhance your skills, experience and knowledge through a number of different policing roles, including working on teams that respond to emergency calls from the public, and as officers policing Londons neighbourhoods working with communities. Youll return to your university in year two, twice for up to three weeks of learning. In your final year, you'll have the opportunity to undertake research into an area of policing you're particularly interested in. You'll then present your research by way of an academic poster and short briefing. Throughout your training you will need to complete operational and academic assessments. Academic assessments include exams, essays and presentations. Upon successfully completing your three year programme youll be a fully qualified police constable and will graduate from your degree. Application and recruitment process The following information will help you have the best chance of success with your application. It will tell you what you can expect from our recruitment process at each stage. It can take around six months for people to complete our recruitment process. At each stage you will be contacted by and receive more information from our recruitment team who are there for you throughout. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) means you can learn as you earn, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. Its a three-year programme, which combines learning with policing London's streets. The three years count as your probation. On successful completion, you graduate from both the degree and probation. The starting salary is over £42,210. On successful completion, you'll earn £47,465. All salaries include allowances. Eligibility criteria You must meet the eligibility criteria to be a police constable set out in'Who we are looking for'. You will need a Level 2 qualification in English language at a GCSE grade C or above, or grades 4 to 9, and one of the following: Two A Levels at grade E or above in any subject or be working towards these Level 3 qualification or be working towards one, including an International Baccalaureate Diploma or NVQ. We will also consider the equivalent overseas qualification Training or work experience thats equal to a Level 3 qualification To have served as a Police Community Support Officer, a Special Constable or Designated Detention Officer for 12 months To have been a member of the Mets Volunteer Police Cadets for 24 months Service in the Armed Forces. You must have successfully completed the minimum term of service and have an exemplary reference. Service must have been a minimum of two years within the last five years We will also consider an English Language equivalent overseas qualification in place of the Level 2 qualification. Training and assessment Your first week is a three day introduction to the Met with the remainder spent at your university. Our partner universities are: Brunel University University of West London Anglia Ruskin University You then complete 16 weeks initial learning at your university, covering: policing, the law and police powers protection, vulnerability and public protection policing communities, response policing and investigating crime police leadership, coaching and mentoring officer safety training emergency life support safeguarding crime investigation and operational policing skills The next eight weeks you will spend working in a police team, based on a London borough. This will be alongside a dedicated experienced police officer acting as your tutor constable. This is called Street Duties, and is where you can put into practice what you have been taught. The remainder of your three years will be spent building on what you have learnt so far. You'll enhance your skills, experience and knowledge through a number of different policing roles, including working on teams that respond to emergency calls from the public, and as officers policing Londons neighbourhoods working with communities. Youll return to your university in year two, twice for up to three weeks of learning. In your final year, you'll have the opportunity to undertake research into an area of policing you're particularly interested in. You'll then present your research by way of an academic poster and short briefing. Throughout your training you will need to complete operational and academic assessments. Academic assessments include exams, essays and presentations. Upon successfully completing your three year programme youll be a fully qualified police constable and will graduate from your degree. Application and recruitment process The following information will help you have the best chance of success with your application. It will tell you what you can expect from our recruitment process at each stage. It can take around six months for people to complete our recruitment process. At each stage you will be contacted by and receive more information from our recruitment team who are there for you throughout. JBRP1_UKTJ
Our new Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) blends classroom learning at one of our Met in-house training centres with learning on the job. You'll spend the majority of your time working alongside experienced police officers out on London's streets. Its a two year programme that counts as your probation. The training is based on the national policing curriculum and focuses on preparing you for a hands-on policing role. You will spend the first few weeks of your training learning the law and specialist policing knowledge, ready to join your team out on the streets. While you will learn and develop your policing knowledge and practice you will not gain an academic qualification. The starting salary is over £42,210. On successful completion, you'll earn £44,844. All salaries include allowances. Eligibility criteria You must meet the eligibility criteria to be a police constable set out in'Who we are looking for'. You will need a Level 2 qualification in English language at a GCSE grade C or above, or grades 4 to 9, and one of the following: Two A Levels at grade E or above in any subject or be working towards these Level 3 qualification or be working towards one, including an International Baccalaureate Diploma or NVQ. We will also consider the equivalent overseas qualification Training or work experience thats equal to a Level 3 qualification To have served as a Police Community Support Officer, a Special Constable or Designated Detention Officer for 12 months To have been a member of the Mets Volunteer Police Cadets for 24 months Service in the Armed Forces. You must have successfully completed the minimum term of service and have an exemplary reference. Service must have been a minimum of two years within the last five years We will also consider an English Language equivalent overseas qualification in place of the Level 2 qualification. Training and assessment This is a two year programme in which youll learn at one of our own Met training centres, and on the job working in one of our police teams. Our training centres are at: Colindale in north London Sidcup in south London After a weeks introduction to the Met, you start 16 weeks classroom learning. The training follows a shift pattern on alternate weeks: Early: 7am to 3pm Late: 2pm to 10pm This covers policing and the law, giving you the basic knowledge and skills to be a police constable. The next two months you will spend working in a police team, based on a London borough. This will be alongside a dedicated experienced police officer acting as your tutor constable. This is called 'Street Duties'. It is where you can put into practice what you have been taught. The remainder of your two years will be spent building on your learning and experience. You'll get to enhance your skills and knowledge, through a number of different policing roles. This will include working within teams that respond to emergency calls from the public and police Londons neighbourhoods, working with communities. Youll return to your training centre for other short blocks of classroom learning. Upon successfully completing your two year programme youll be a fully qualified police constable. Application and recruitment process The following information will help you have the best chance of success with your application. It will tell you what you can expect from our recruitment process at each stage. It can take around six months for people to complete our recruitment process. At each stage you will be contacted by and receive more information from our recruitment team who are there for you throughout. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Our new Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) blends classroom learning at one of our Met in-house training centres with learning on the job. You'll spend the majority of your time working alongside experienced police officers out on London's streets. Its a two year programme that counts as your probation. The training is based on the national policing curriculum and focuses on preparing you for a hands-on policing role. You will spend the first few weeks of your training learning the law and specialist policing knowledge, ready to join your team out on the streets. While you will learn and develop your policing knowledge and practice you will not gain an academic qualification. The starting salary is over £42,210. On successful completion, you'll earn £44,844. All salaries include allowances. Eligibility criteria You must meet the eligibility criteria to be a police constable set out in'Who we are looking for'. You will need a Level 2 qualification in English language at a GCSE grade C or above, or grades 4 to 9, and one of the following: Two A Levels at grade E or above in any subject or be working towards these Level 3 qualification or be working towards one, including an International Baccalaureate Diploma or NVQ. We will also consider the equivalent overseas qualification Training or work experience thats equal to a Level 3 qualification To have served as a Police Community Support Officer, a Special Constable or Designated Detention Officer for 12 months To have been a member of the Mets Volunteer Police Cadets for 24 months Service in the Armed Forces. You must have successfully completed the minimum term of service and have an exemplary reference. Service must have been a minimum of two years within the last five years We will also consider an English Language equivalent overseas qualification in place of the Level 2 qualification. Training and assessment This is a two year programme in which youll learn at one of our own Met training centres, and on the job working in one of our police teams. Our training centres are at: Colindale in north London Sidcup in south London After a weeks introduction to the Met, you start 16 weeks classroom learning. The training follows a shift pattern on alternate weeks: Early: 7am to 3pm Late: 2pm to 10pm This covers policing and the law, giving you the basic knowledge and skills to be a police constable. The next two months you will spend working in a police team, based on a London borough. This will be alongside a dedicated experienced police officer acting as your tutor constable. This is called 'Street Duties'. It is where you can put into practice what you have been taught. The remainder of your two years will be spent building on your learning and experience. You'll get to enhance your skills and knowledge, through a number of different policing roles. This will include working within teams that respond to emergency calls from the public and police Londons neighbourhoods, working with communities. Youll return to your training centre for other short blocks of classroom learning. Upon successfully completing your two year programme youll be a fully qualified police constable. Application and recruitment process The following information will help you have the best chance of success with your application. It will tell you what you can expect from our recruitment process at each stage. It can take around six months for people to complete our recruitment process. At each stage you will be contacted by and receive more information from our recruitment team who are there for you throughout. JBRP1_UKTJ
Our new Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) blends classroom learning at one of our Met in-house training centres with learning on the job. You'll spend the majority of your time working alongside experienced police officers out on London's streets. Its a two year programme that counts as your probation. The training is based on the national policing curriculum and focuses on preparing you for a hands-on policing role. You will spend the first few weeks of your training learning the law and specialist policing knowledge, ready to join your team out on the streets. While you will learn and develop your policing knowledge and practice you will not gain an academic qualification. The starting salary is over £42,210. On successful completion, you'll earn £44,844. All salaries include allowances. Eligibility criteria You must meet the eligibility criteria to be a police constable set out in'Who we are looking for'. You will need a Level 2 qualification in English language at a GCSE grade C or above, or grades 4 to 9, and one of the following: Two A Levels at grade E or above in any subject or be working towards these Level 3 qualification or be working towards one, including an International Baccalaureate Diploma or NVQ. We will also consider the equivalent overseas qualification Training or work experience thats equal to a Level 3 qualification To have served as a Police Community Support Officer, a Special Constable or Designated Detention Officer for 12 months To have been a member of the Mets Volunteer Police Cadets for 24 months Service in the Armed Forces. You must have successfully completed the minimum term of service and have an exemplary reference. Service must have been a minimum of two years within the last five years We will also consider an English Language equivalent overseas qualification in place of the Level 2 qualification. Training and assessment This is a two year programme in which youll learn at one of our own Met training centres, and on the job working in one of our police teams. Our training centres are at: Colindale in north London Sidcup in south London After a weeks introduction to the Met, you start 16 weeks classroom learning. The training follows a shift pattern on alternate weeks: Early: 7am to 3pm Late: 2pm to 10pm This covers policing and the law, giving you the basic knowledge and skills to be a police constable. The next two months you will spend working in a police team, based on a London borough. This will be alongside a dedicated experienced police officer acting as your tutor constable. This is called 'Street Duties'. It is where you can put into practice what you have been taught. The remainder of your two years will be spent building on your learning and experience. You'll get to enhance your skills and knowledge, through a number of different policing roles. This will include working within teams that respond to emergency calls from the public and police Londons neighbourhoods, working with communities. Youll return to your training centre for other short blocks of classroom learning. Upon successfully completing your two year programme youll be a fully qualified police constable. Application and recruitment process The following information will help you have the best chance of success with your application. It will tell you what you can expect from our recruitment process at each stage. It can take around six months for people to complete our recruitment process. At each stage you will be contacted by and receive more information from our recruitment team who are there for you throughout. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 04, 2025
Full time
Our new Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) blends classroom learning at one of our Met in-house training centres with learning on the job. You'll spend the majority of your time working alongside experienced police officers out on London's streets. Its a two year programme that counts as your probation. The training is based on the national policing curriculum and focuses on preparing you for a hands-on policing role. You will spend the first few weeks of your training learning the law and specialist policing knowledge, ready to join your team out on the streets. While you will learn and develop your policing knowledge and practice you will not gain an academic qualification. The starting salary is over £42,210. On successful completion, you'll earn £44,844. All salaries include allowances. Eligibility criteria You must meet the eligibility criteria to be a police constable set out in'Who we are looking for'. You will need a Level 2 qualification in English language at a GCSE grade C or above, or grades 4 to 9, and one of the following: Two A Levels at grade E or above in any subject or be working towards these Level 3 qualification or be working towards one, including an International Baccalaureate Diploma or NVQ. We will also consider the equivalent overseas qualification Training or work experience thats equal to a Level 3 qualification To have served as a Police Community Support Officer, a Special Constable or Designated Detention Officer for 12 months To have been a member of the Mets Volunteer Police Cadets for 24 months Service in the Armed Forces. You must have successfully completed the minimum term of service and have an exemplary reference. Service must have been a minimum of two years within the last five years We will also consider an English Language equivalent overseas qualification in place of the Level 2 qualification. Training and assessment This is a two year programme in which youll learn at one of our own Met training centres, and on the job working in one of our police teams. Our training centres are at: Colindale in north London Sidcup in south London After a weeks introduction to the Met, you start 16 weeks classroom learning. The training follows a shift pattern on alternate weeks: Early: 7am to 3pm Late: 2pm to 10pm This covers policing and the law, giving you the basic knowledge and skills to be a police constable. The next two months you will spend working in a police team, based on a London borough. This will be alongside a dedicated experienced police officer acting as your tutor constable. This is called 'Street Duties'. It is where you can put into practice what you have been taught. The remainder of your two years will be spent building on your learning and experience. You'll get to enhance your skills and knowledge, through a number of different policing roles. This will include working within teams that respond to emergency calls from the public and police Londons neighbourhoods, working with communities. Youll return to your training centre for other short blocks of classroom learning. Upon successfully completing your two year programme youll be a fully qualified police constable. Application and recruitment process The following information will help you have the best chance of success with your application. It will tell you what you can expect from our recruitment process at each stage. It can take around six months for people to complete our recruitment process. At each stage you will be contacted by and receive more information from our recruitment team who are there for you throughout. JBRP1_UKTJ
Our new Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) blends classroom learning at one of our Met in-house training centres with learning on the job. You'll spend the majority of your time working alongside experienced police officers out on London's streets. Its a two year programme that counts as your probation. The training is based on the national policing curriculum and focuses on preparing you for
Dec 02, 2025
Full time
Our new Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) blends classroom learning at one of our Met in-house training centres with learning on the job. You'll spend the majority of your time working alongside experienced police officers out on London's streets. Its a two year programme that counts as your probation. The training is based on the national policing curriculum and focuses on preparing you for
Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London's communities and make London a safer city for all. - Change Your Potential : Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London's Met, you'll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You'll learn new things every day whether you're out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £40,776 rising up to c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you'll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You'll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you'll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn't find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you'll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now
Dec 02, 2025
Full time
Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London's communities and make London a safer city for all. - Change Your Potential : Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London's Met, you'll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You'll learn new things every day whether you're out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £40,776 rising up to c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you'll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You'll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you'll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn't find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you'll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now
Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London's communities and make London a safer city for all. - Change Your Potential : Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London's Met, you'll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You'll learn new things every day whether you're out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £40,776 rising up to c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you'll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You'll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you'll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn't find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you'll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now
Dec 02, 2025
Full time
Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London's communities and make London a safer city for all. - Change Your Potential : Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London's Met, you'll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You'll learn new things every day whether you're out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £40,776 rising up to c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you'll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You'll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you'll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn't find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you'll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now
Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London's communities and make London a safer city for all. - Change Your Potential : Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London's Met, you'll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You'll learn new things every day whether you're out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £40,776 rising up to c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you'll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You'll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you'll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn't find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you'll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now
Dec 02, 2025
Full time
Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London's communities and make London a safer city for all. - Change Your Potential : Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London's Met, you'll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You'll learn new things every day whether you're out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £40,776 rising up to c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you'll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You'll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you'll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn't find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you'll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now
Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London's communities and make London a safer city for all. - Change Your Potential : Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London's Met, you'll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You'll learn new things every day whether you're out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £40,776 rising up to c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you'll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You'll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you'll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn't find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you'll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now
Dec 02, 2025
Full time
Change Needs You Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £40k The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. To do this the Met recognises the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference. We're looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. ? Change Needs You. Become a police officer, unlock your potential, support London's communities and make London a safer city for all. - Change Your Potential : Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. As a police constable in London's Met, you'll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You'll learn new things every day whether you're out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. A range of benefits: A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: A competitive starting salary of c. £40,776 rising up to c. £56,000 as a PC, inclusive of allowances. Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel Gain a fully-funded degree while earning and developing skills for life under our apprenticeship route Generous police pension scheme Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you'll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role. A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women How to join us: There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. You'll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you'll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. Change Your Future There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn't find in any other UK city. Upon successful completion of your training period, you'll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. You could choose to work in diplomatic protection, work with horses in our Mounted Branch, or even work in cyber-crime. These are just some of the many paths you could choose to follow as your career progresses. Change Needs You Apply Now
Our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) means you can learn as you earn, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. Its a three-year programme, which combines learning with policing London's streets. The three years count as your probation. On successful completion, you graduate fro
Dec 01, 2025
Full time
Our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) means you can learn as you earn, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. Its a three-year programme, which combines learning with policing London's streets. The three years count as your probation. On successful completion, you graduate fro
