Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Permanent
Full Time
Local Policing Command
Forcewide
£31,164

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

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30/09/2025, 23:55

**This advert is due to close on 30th September 2025 and may close earlier if the application target is reached prior to this date**

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Cambridgeshire - March 2026 intake!

Cambridgeshire Constabulary are inviting applications for the role of Police Constable through the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship to start on an intake in March 2026 if all stages of the recruitment process are successful. 

The Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship combines on the job learning with working towards a fully funded degree, all while earning a competitive salary and making a difference to East of England communities.  You’ll be a police officer from the day you join - embarking on an exciting career like no other.

We strongly advise that you read the information available on our website prior to completing the application form as it contains important information and guidance; the information will assist you with making a successful application and also provides a comprehensive overview of the entry requirements.

Please note, for Cambridgeshire internal candidates, if you are currently a Communications Operator, Detention Officer or a PCSO you will need to have completed a minimum level of service in that role before applying for the role of Police Officer. This is to ensure the Constabulary receives a return on investment on the training invested for your current role. This 12 months for PCSO's and 18 months for both Communications Operators and Detention Officers.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary is committed to fairness towards all members of the community. We are looking for individuals with a range of skills and experiences from a mixture of backgrounds in order to deliver an excellent Police service. We welcome and encourage applications from all diverse groups from within our communities.

If you are successful in the police officer application process, you will then be asked to provide evidence of your academic qualifications for assessment by Anglia Ruskin University.

If you do not have copies of your GCSE, O Level, CSE or A-Level you can request a certified statement of results.  Please view https://www.gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate for more information.  If these are not supplied when requested, this will either result in us being unable to continue with your application or delays to your progress.

For your application to meet the academic requirements, you will need to provide evidence of the following: 

  • GCSE Maths and English at a minimum of grade C or 4 (or equivalent qualification, such as level 2 functional skills in Maths and English) 

In addition to the Maths and English requirements, the following criteria will also be applied:  

  • A Level 3 qualification (2 A Level passes at Grade E or above or an equivalent qualification)
  • Applicants with less than 32 UCAS points will be considered if they can provide evidence of at least one year’s employment in a role with comparable skills to policing or academic study. These applicants will be invited to complete an aptitude test followed by a suitability discussion where an assessment will be made on their ability to meet the academic demands of the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship.  Applicants who pass the suitability discussion criteria will have met the university entry requirements. 

Further information on UCAS points can be found here.

On the application, if you do not currently hold a level 3 qualification, then please select the most appropriate equivalent along with the grade or UCAS points.   

Applicants will also have to meet the eligibility for becoming a police officer and pass the Police SEARCH® Recruit Assessment Centre. See the College of Policing website for more information.

The next step in the process, after a successful application and review by ARU, is the virtual national assessment centre.

If you have existing service as a Police Officer, please do not apply through this vacancy but through the Transferee/Rejoiner advert.

Applicants must hold a full UK manual driving licence at the time of application. This is a mandatory requirement for all Police Officers.

Please note: This role has been identified as high-risk in relation to potential DNA and fingerprint contamination within forensic processes. As such, successful candidates will be required to provide a DNA and fingerprint elimination sample as part of their pre-employment checks.

The sample will be used to conduct a speculative search against our database and then solely for contamination elimination purposes and held on a secure elimination database in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.

Provision of this sample is a condition of employment for roles identified as high-risk.

*****PLEASE REMEMBER TO REGULARLY CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL AS OUR REPLIES MAY APPEAR THERE*****

**This advert is due to close on 30th September 2025 and may close earlier if the application target is reached prior to this date**

For more information on the Competency Values Framework (CVF) please click HERE

Help us deliver outstanding policing for everyone.
We believe that to serve our communities effectively, we need people from all backgrounds, bringing a wide range of life and professional experiences. This helps us reflect the communities we serve and ensures we deliver the best possible service.


Why Choose a Career in Policing?
Cambridgeshire Constabulary is recognised as a pioneering and forward-thinking service, responsible for policing a large, diverse, and multicultural population.

If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding career—where you can make a real difference, take on new challenges, and gain a wide variety of experiences—then we want to hear from you.


What We Offer
We’re proud to support our people with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Pension Schemes: Access to the Police Pension Scheme, with employer contributions and death-in-service benefits.
  • Generous Annual Leave: 25 to 30 days (depending on rank and length of service).
  • Sick Pay: Up to six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
  • Family Leave: Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (depending on service).
  • Carers and Discretionary Leave
  • Flexible Working: Including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job sharing, annualised hours, and agile working (role dependent).
  • Wellbeing Support: Local wellbeing teams, on-site gym facilities and exercise classes (location dependent).
  • Sports & Social Clubs: Enjoy discounts, trips, and events through our dedicated clubs.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Blue Light Card App: Option to sign up for discounts in-store and online for emergency service workers.
  • Financial Support: Access to Police Mutual for savings plans, insurance, loans, and independent financial advice.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and professional wellbeing.
  • Staff Support Networks: Including groups for Black and Minority Ethnic colleagues, LGBTQ+ colleagues, disability awareness, menopause support, faith-based groups, and more.
  • Access to Federation/Supts Association/COPSA (rank dependant).
  • Career Development: Opportunities for progression, promotion, and continuous improvement training.


Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that is inclusive and truly representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those currently under-represented in policing, including:

  • Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
  • People of all ages and abilities
  • All faiths and religions
  • LGBTQ+ communities
  • Individuals from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds

All applications are assessed fairly and based on the evidence you provide and your suitability for the role.

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Police Barred and Advisory Lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.


Vetting and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary recognises the growing use of AI tools in preparing job applications. While these tools can support you in expressing your skills and experience more effectively, their use must align with the principles of honesty, integrity, originality, and personal accountability. We want to learn about you and your own personal experiences and how these make you suitable for the role, this will be assessed throughout the recruitment process including at interview, which AI cannot replace. Please click HERE to find out more about the acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in our recruitment process.  

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