Non home office police officer
Level 4 · HigherProtective services 2 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
Non-home office police officers serve in forces that are not part of the Home Office framework, such as the British Transport Police, the Ministry of Defence Police, or UK Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary. Apprentices complete rigorous policing training aligned to the College of Policing standards while employed in their force. The role offers a full policing career with specialism opportunities including investigation, firearms, and public order.
On the job
What you’ll 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
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
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
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 4 (Higher) - roughly Foundation-degree level. Usually needs Level 3 (A-levels, a T-Level, or an Advanced apprenticeship) or relevant experience.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 5/6 apprenticeship or a more senior role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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