The application process
The application process starts with the application form. Before you complete this, make sure you have considered the appropriate entry route for you, and you have read through our police officer entry routes guidance which can be found here. If successful, you will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
The next stage will involve an online situational judgement test and behavioural style questionnaire (national sift), the national online assessment centre and then an in-force assessment (competency-based interview). You don’t need to worry about these as you will receive plenty of information before the tests. Further information regarding the national online assessment centre is provided by the College of Policing.
Whether you’re a school-leaver, a retailer or ex-military, we know that you will have plenty of transferable skills which you can bring to a career with the police. Things like following processes, social and emotional intelligence, conversation skills and the ability to diffuse a situation are all skills we search for in our candidates. If you have the relevant experience and strengths, all you have to do is apply.
We are an organisation that welcome, support and value those from underrepresented communities. From difference comes invaluable life experiences, ideas and ways of thinking – and by encouraging individuality we are working towards serving our communities and understanding our public better.
Please note that all candidates will be required to provide evidence that they hold the required qualifications during the recruitment and selection process, which will include providing copies of certificates.
You can view our eligibility and qualifications criteria here.
The public expect that the police service only employs people with the highest levels of integrity and expect those that work in South Yorkshire Police to act and behave professionally at all times. You will be required to provide personal details about yourself, your family members and co-residents, in order for vetting checks to be conducted. More information on vetting.
Questions
Make sure you read through the information available on our website. If you have any specific questions, you can always contact our recruitment team by email for more information. Appointment is subject to pre-employment checks.
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