Police Now
graduate scheme

National Graduate Programme

Job description

For every ambition, every action, every change. If you are ready to step into a role where your decisions shape real lives and communities, this is where your journey begins.

As a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, our programme is designed to develop diverse graduates, from any degree, who want to build trust, reduce crime, and transform communities as neighbourhood police officers and detectives.

Your salary is paid from day one when you start our training academy. There is no greater feeling than seeing the work you do impact someone’s life for the better.

Specialisms

  • Neighbourhood
  • Detective
  • Economic Crime
  • Counter Terrorism

Our award-winning training sets the foundation for a successful and transformative career in policing.

Throughout the Police Now training academy and programme, you’ll have access to a Performance and Development Coach who will support you to navigate a new career and to maximise your potential.

What we are looking for

Although you do not need prior policing knowledge or experience to join our programme, you’ll need to show that your motivations align with the Police Now mission and you can demonstrate an interest in the specialism you apply to.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
UK wide
Salary
£31,164 - £42,210

Contract, dates and working times
Fixed term

Full-time

How to apply

Application process

  1. Online application
  2. Immersive assessment
  3. Assessment centre
  4. Conditional offer

Find out if you're eligible and register your interest now so you can be the first to hear when applications open.

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 9 July 2026

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Closing date:  9 July 2026

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