Police Force

[e5]

One thing I do know is that Australia needs lots of Police Officers, it's a very good way to get a visa for the country if you ever fancy emigrating there.

Yeah but the aussies/americans have a seriously bad policing way

[Imnotpure]

Depends how many officers they require. Normally as little as 10%. The Met is a good place to apply if your young and keen.

Edit:

And Sam, the bleep test varies throughout all forces and tends to be around the 5.5 mark. lol Where on earth did you get 12-13?

knew youd be on this topic

[PaulMacC]

Apparently you get 18k when you first join training, after that you get 30k a year.

[CJW93]

Old Bill, Old Bill, they Really Make Me Ill.
they Jump On Your Back, And Tickle your Crack,
Old Bill Old Bill.

Just joking, my sisters other half is in the met in London. At college apparently a course called community services covers that sort of career

[e5]

I know but you have to serve as a basic officer for a while and then apply to become a detective from what I have been told. Even if they don't know, when it comes to training a levels and degrees can only help.

Police Constabs Site for me says they reccomend waiting till your 20-22 etc too which means you have time to get a levels/degrees.

Criminology/Law etc facinates me which is why reason im going to do it anyway, and it can only help in the police, it wont mark you down and will provide experience in training.

Oh Elliot, I also strongly reccomend (once your 18) you join the community support officers etc as that does help you in becoming an officer as well as giving in insight on the job.

Yeah, i'll look into that. I just need to life skills in knowing how to support families etc on a regular basic if I went into any sort of policing business which is why I need to take policing courses etc at my 6th form.

Apparently you get 18k when you first join training, after that you get 30k a year.

That's good pay, not it should be more like £300,000 a week, so we beat footballers.

[Crimson]

If you have just one criminal offence you cant join apparently. And also... 300k a week? Errr.. cookoo land?

[Jamie!]

AstonVilla -

When it comes to applying for university (if you complete 6th Form etc), then have a look at the FdSc Policing degrees. It's only a foundation degree so it only lasts two years, but as part of the course you get taken on as a Special Constable (well, if you're successful in applying).

Also, like Wizzdom said... you only need to get past Level 5 on the Bleep Test and be able to do reps of 34kg for the strength test.

[Caution]

i'm sure you'll get on fine considering you keep everyone right on here.

[Wizzdom]

One thing I do know is that Australia needs lots of Police Officers, it's a very good way to get a visa for the country if you ever fancy emigrating there.

Experienced police officers. Not starting off

It's two year probation period which you do as a regular uniformed officer. Once passed you have the option of going into specialst sections such as Firearms, Dog Unit, Detective and so on. Generally the ex militans get into Firearms though as only the best of the best get the job.

Well good luck getting into specialist after finishing your probation. They take on minimal amount of people because they are not required all the time. When they do open, they look for someone who has served a good length of service and can demonstrate all the skills they need.

If you get qualifications such as policing degrees, masters etc, when you get a position, you have a higher chance at starting higher up on the chain of command since your qualifications show a higher understanding and training showing that do dont need the most basic training and have greater skills than those beneath you. So its good to go into further education because it gives you more time for additional training and a greater chance of getting more power and responsibility. My cousin is training as a pathologist in the police, and hes told me a bit into how he applied and what he was told during his application.

Wrong. It may be beneficial to have a qualification but everyone starts at the same position. Which is a Police Officer.

Apparently you get 18k when you first join training, after that you get 30k a year.

21k at training and after probation 23k which increases yearly. More with overtime and other things etc. Met would be higher.

If you have just one criminal offence you cant join apparently. And also... 300k a week? Errr.. cookoo land?

Depends on what you done

[leah]

When I was in the brownies this police officer came in with a dog and got to see him, he was cool lol