Police community support officer apprenticeship

Work as part of the neighbourhood policing team to help deal with and prevent crime

The police community support officer apprenticeship is different from a traditional police officer and so you’ll wear a distinct uniform from that of your regular police constable colleagues, although you’ll typically be issued with personal protective equipment, including a stab vest, high visibility jacket and police radio. You’ll be the visible and uniformed presence of the service within the community. As an apprentice, you’ll learn to foster and promote relationships (especially community cohesion and the principles underpinning diversity and inclusivity) across communities. You’ll be expected to support communities to address issues, problems and concerns that may or may not necessarily be crime- or incident-related, such as a badly lit pathway in a housing estate making elderly residents feel vulnerable.

Duration: 12 months

Relevant school subjects: PE

Entry requirements for the police community support officer apprenticeship: Depend on employer, but likely A-levels or equivalent qualifications

Achievement upon completion: Level 4 (Higher)—equivalent to a foundation degree

Potential salary upon completion: £24,000 per annum

Find out more: www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk