Police Now early careers: how to get in

How Police Now recruits

2027 National Graduate Programme, March 2027 start. 5 stages, from Police Now's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Police Now names them.

1. 1

   Submit your application form

   Application form

   Account, eligibility check, choice of specialism and force, personal details; no CV, cover letter or essays, about 30 minutes on desktop or mobile.

   • about 30 minutes

   “No CV, cover letter or written essays – just clear, direct questions. You can apply on desktop or mobile in around 30 minutes.”

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2. 2

   Immersive assessment

   Immersive assessment

   Untimed online assessment of about 45 minutes on realistic policing scenarios with video, covering cognitive, motivational and personality components; 10-minute practice; feedback report for all.

   • about 45 minutes

   “Our immersive assessment has been designed to measure some of the key attributes that are important for success when on the programme. It is split into several components: cognitive, motivational and personality.”

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3. 3

   Assessment centre

   Assessment centre

   Virtual assessment centre (neighbourhood version set in a virtual community): one-to-one interview, written incident summary, community engagement role plays, team meeting and debrief.

   “Join a virtual assessment with group activities, interviews and role plays.”

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4. 4

   Conditional offer

   Offer

   Conditional offer and introduction to the chosen force; as little as 2 to 3 weeks from application.

   “If successful, we’ll make you a conditional offer and introduce you to next steps with your chosen police force.”

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5. 5

   Onboarding

   Other stage

   Vetting (typically 2 to 4 months) and medical checks before the training Academy.

   “Vetting, medical checks, support from your dedicated recruitment officer, and getting ready for the Academy.”

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