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Apprenticeship

Non home office police officer

Level
4
Higher
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Protective services
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Provide policing and or investigative activity.

What you'd do

Patrol and respond to incidents within force jurisdiction
Investigate crimes, gather evidence, and take witness statements
Arrest, detain, and interview suspects following PACE
Write accurate pocket notebook entries and crime reports
Provide first response at incidents and scenes of crime
Work with partner agencies and the public to prevent crime

What you'd learn

Powers of arrest, search, and stop-and-search relevant to the force
Criminal law, evidence, and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act
Conflict management, use of force, and personal safety
Community policing and victim-centred approaches
Investigation skills, statement-taking, and disclosure
Force-specific legislation and jurisdiction
Ready to look for a place?
See live Non home office police officer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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