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Key questions and answers for those thinking of applying to become a Police Officer.
Any tattoos on your face, neck, arms or hands will be reviewed on an individual basis. If you are concerned, please email a picture of your tattoo to our recruitment team at BCHCareers@herts.pnn.police.uk for advice.
You do not have to have a full driving licence on application, but all successful candidates must have a full manual driving licence at the end of the initial 20-week training period.
Unfortunately, international students cannot apply.
Not necessarily. You could be posted anywhere across the county.
You will be required to successfully complete either a two year probation period on the DHEP programme, or a three year probation period on the PCDA programme.
You'll work a rolling shift pattern that includes 'earlies', 'lates' and 'nights'. Each shift is around nine to ten hours. It does take a while to get used to the hours, and it is important to maintain your personal fitness to help you adjust.
Successful candidates are consulted on their initial postings, according to operational demand. Our team work hard to accommodate officers' wishes.
In order to start your journey, you need to accept the Correspondence Cookie. This will allow us to send you email communication.
In order to start your journey, you need to accept the Correspondence Cookie. This will allow us to send you email communication.