Police Officer Recruitment
Whether you are considering if this is a career for you and if it’s the right time to apply, you’ve already applied and have your National Sift, Assessment Centre, or, you are facing your Final Interview, Careers in Blue can give you that ‘edge’.
We will help you understand the process, be prepared to be able to give your best and instilling you with confidence to help you achieve…
For those of you considering whether this demanding, but so rewarding career is for you, Careers In Blue can give you that insight which may help you decide and know if the time is right or if you need to gain some different life experiences which will make your police application so much stronger.
When you are considering an application or applying, our Police Recruitment Start To Finish Workbook, is a great stand alone product which many have used successfully to guide them through the process. Couple it with our Assessment Centre Workshop, to further increase your chances of success. We will ensure you are fully aware how to tackle the National Sift, the Online Assessment Centre, understand each of the stages and know exactly what you need to do to be successful at each one. The system we use to prepare candidates has been tried and tested – successfully! We will ensure that you give yourself the best possible chance to achieve at every stage. Some companies will bombard you with tests and books – we are of the mindset that if you know what is expected of you and have a structure for answering the questions at each stage of your Assessment Centre, you will succeed!
Pass your National Sift and Online Assessment Centre and our fantastic workbook, Police Recruitment Start To Finish Workbook continues to guide you through the Interview stage. Our Final Structured Interview Course can also build your evidence base and knowledge to fully prepare you for the task ahead, ensuring you are filled with inner confidence to have the best chance of success!
Police Recruitment Start to Finish Guide and Workbook
This is our complete guide to Police Recruitment. It is ideal for anyone preparing / applying to be a police officer. It is a simplistic, practical guide and workbook which covers:
- Pre-application advice and preparation
- Guidance around application pathways and the new National Sift
- Online Assessment Centre advice, examples and practical exercises to do in preparation which can be complimented by our Workshop
- Final Structured Interviews advice, guidance and practical exercises in preparation which can be complimented by our Workshop
Careers In Blue Police Officer (Applicant) Services
Module 1 – Police National Sift Workshop
For those who have applied to a police force, the first hurdle you will face, after submitting an application, is the National Sift. 40% of candidates will fail at this early stage.
Our National Sift Workshop is an hour long. We will explain in full, the 2 parts to the test – The Behavioral Style Questionnaire and the Situational Judgement Tests. We will tell you documents to read which will reinforce our Workshop – we have a pass rate second to none for the National Sift!
During our Workshop, we will give you advice and guidance to equip you to approach the Behavioral Style Questionnaire in the best possible way. We will go through practice questions for the Situational Judgement Test and send you further questions for you to try on your own and then be provided with the answers to see how you did, with explanations for each answer. You will understand the frame of mind you need to be in to give yourself the best possible chance to pass this vital first hurdle.
Module 2 – Interview Workshop (CBI) for the Police Online Assessment Centre
For those who have applied to a police force, after you pass the National Sift, the next assessment you will face, is the computerised Online Assessment Centre. To break each section down into manageable chunks, we have developed 3 separate workshops to tackle each part of this – the Competency Based 5 x Interview questions (CBI) (Module 2) , the Written Exercise (Module 3) and the Briefing Exercise (Module 4)
Our Interview Workshop is an hour long. We will explain in full, what you will face, how to prepare for it and tactics to use to answer each question successfully!
During our Workshop, we will give you advice and guidance to equip you to approach the 5 interview questions of the Competency Based Interview (CBI) in the best possible way. We will go through our STORY format to help you convert life experience into evidence. You will understand how to prepare and practice so you stand the best chance of scoring high and passing the Interview part easily!
Module 3 – Written Exercise Workshop for the Police Online Assessment Centre
For those who have applied to a police force, after you pass the National Sift, the next assessment you will face, is the computerised Online Assessment Centre. To break each section down into manageable chunks, we have developed 3 separate workshops to tackle each part of this – the Competency Based 5 x Interview questions (CBI) (Module 2) , the Written Exercise (Module 3) and the Briefing Exercise (Module 4)
Our Written Exercise Workshop is an hour long. We will explain in full, what you will face, how to prepare for it and tactics to use to answer it and create your policing plan to tackle a local crime issue
During our Workshop, we will give you advice and guidance to equip you to think outside the box, answering fully with lots of creativity and leadership demonstrated. You will understand how to prepare and practice, whatever the scenario, so you stand the best chance of scoring high and passing the Written Exercise easily!
Module 4 – Briefing Exercise Workshop for the Police Online Assessment Centre
For those who have applied to a police force, after you pass the National Sift, the next assessment you will face, is the computerised Online Assessment Centre. To break each section down into manageable chunks, we have developed 3 separate workshops to tackle each part – the Competency Based Interview – 5 questions (CBI) (Module 2), the Written Exercise (Module 3) and the Briefing Exercise (Module 4)
The Briefing Exercise is a ‘Live Time’ scenario, you will be expected to assess and decide a course of action. Circumstances may change and you will be asked if it alters your decision making.
Our Briefing Exercise Workshop is an hour long. We will explain in full, what you will face, how to prepare for it and tactics to use to answer it. We will go through potential scenarios previously used, concerns you will encounter and tactics to give full and comprehensive answers to the questions you will be asked.
During our Workshop, we will give you advice and guidance to equip you to think outside the box, answering fully with lots of creativity and leadership. You will have the best chance of scoring high and passing the Briefing Exercise easily!
Online Assessment Centre Workshop (Full Course)
If you’d like to do our Online Assessment Centre Workshop (3 hour workshop) and want One to One training, this is the package for you.
We spend time discussing your potential evidence for the 5 Competency Based Interview Questions and then run through further Training Sessions for the Written and Briefing exercises.
It explains each stage of the Online Assessment Centre, covering each aspect you will be tested on, with questions, scenario’s and examples for you to work through, ensuring you understand what’s expected of you at each stage.
Couple it with our Police Recruitment Start To Finish workbook which reinforces learning points and goes through practical examples to ensure you couldn’t be any better prepared and full of confidence for your Assessment Centre.
Police Final Interview Course
For Police Forces that have this extra stage, for many candidates, this can be a daunting and testing time.
Our Final Interview Course, will guide you how to plan, understand what you are being asked to demonstrate and how to construct your answers against the Competency Value Framework.
It’s a 3 hour session and will gradually build on your knowledge base, covering varying subjects you will most likely be questioned about. We explain what is involved in a Structured Interview, discuss the Competency Value Framework and how you can fully prepare, being able to understand and answer questions in a structured way.
Couple it with our Police Recruitment Start To Finish, you can’t be any better prepared!
There will also be practical advice on how to conduct yourself, looking the part and giving you that inner confidence to help you achieve.
One to One Mock Interview
For those of you who may have done any of our courses, or even if you are new to Careers In Blue and feel you have prepared yourself sufficiently, but would like the opportunity of a mock interview, this is ideal for you!
Although we call it a ‘One to One’ Mock Interview, there will in fact be two trainers on hand to make your mock interview as lifelike as it can be. If you choose to have further interviews, different question sets will be used.
Honest and constructive feedback on your current performance will be given, with advice and guidance on areas where you could look to improve.
The opportunity to have a mock interview, ahead of the real thing, is the best preparation you can do.
Rather than worrying about what you might face, you will be instilled with confidence and enthusiasm, ready to face what lies ahead on your policing journey.
What our customers say about us
5* Google Review dated October 2024
I cannot recommend Careers in Blue enough. Chris and Jan have been fantastic throughout.
With their help I was able to pass the SIFT, Online Assessment Centre and my In Force Interview.
Coupled with their informative online sessions, their handbook "Police Recruitment Start to Finish" was a great additional resource to have.
Without their help, there is no way I would not have been as successful as I have been.
Best of all, I found that is I ever had a question they always had time to provide a response which helped me no end.
I would strongly recommend Careers in Blue for anyone looking to join a Police Force or moving within one.
Ryan - awaiting to join Nottinghamshire Police PCDA - Detective Entry
5* Google Review - Dated October 2024
Chris and jan are the best pair of people ever to help you get where you need to be.
Always on hand to help and give you advice the prices are so worth every penny.
Not to mention the Police Recruitment Start to Finish Workbook and Free Services too. Thank you
Hollie - awaiting to join Dyfed Powys Police PCDA Entry
5* Google review dated August 2024
Amazing and so so helpful. Lovely and Welcoming Members of Staff! Really helped with Understanding how to use efficient techniques when answering Questions. Highly Reccomend😁 …
Paige - Awaiting to join Durham Police PCDA Entry
5* Google Review - Dated August 2024
I can't recommend Careers In Blue enough! I successfully passed the online assessments and my interview first time after doing 4 workshops and a mock interview with Jan and Chris, as well as using their workbook which was extremely helpful.
They were both very informative and supportive of my journey going into the police and my confidence has been boosted incredibly.
I would highly reccomend Careers In Blue to anyone who is wanting to join the police!
Grace - awaiting to join Northumbria Police PCDA Entry
5* Google Review - Dated July 2024
Careers in blue were helpful in my application. I took advantage of the courses to help past the sift, and brought their recruitment start to finish book.
This was really helpful for setting out what the process would be and making sure I understand it.
Chris and Jan are really friendly on the sessions and check in via email / optional weekly free call to make sure you are feeling good about the process.
Chloe - awaiting to join West Mercia Police - Detective Entry
5* Google Review Dated May 2024
Careers in blue is a fantastic service that will undoubtedly help you through the whole of the recruiting process.
Jan and Chris will help you through every step of the journey giving you all the skills you need to succeed.
I would recommend getting the workbook which has everything you need for each process of recruitment.
They also offer free services every week so make use of them! I couldn’t recommend this service enough.
Charlie - Awaiting to join Durham Police PCDA entry
5* Google Review - Dated October 2023
My university provided us with the careers in blue work books and paid Chris and Jan to come in for a few sessions regarding the police recruitment process.
I had personally struggled with the recruitment assessments and had failed both parts previously, however, after having 1 to 1 sessions over teams with Chris and Jan, as well as completing some SIFT practice questions and mock interview questions, I was able to pass with flying colours!
I would highly recommend their service to anyone and would go as far as to say that their input was paramount to me passing my recruitment process.
Lexi - Joined Cumbria Police Professional Policing Degree Entry
5* Google Review - Dated June 2024
Careers in blue have massively helped me through the recruitment stage, through the OAC and my final interview.
The support and guidance from carers in blue is 10/10.
I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in policing.
Aaron - Joined Merseyside Police Professional Policing Degree Entry
5 * Google Review - Dated May 2024
Chris and Jan helped my through the recruitment process as a Special Constable.
They made the whole process much more understandable and gave me great insights and support.
They even went above and beyond to help me out at short notice for my final interview.
Would definitely recommend.
Lesley - Joined Northumbria Special Constabulary
5* Google Review - Dated May 2024
Thanks to Jan and Chris for helping me crush every single aspect of the application process.
I used them for all three tests up to and including the senior interview and passed every stage with ease.
I can undoubtedly say that without their involvement and detailed prep then it is highly doubtful that I would have scored as highly as I did.
They are patient and kind and truly invested in your success.
I’d also recommend that you look at their book as well as that is a great supplement to the whole process.
Highly highly recommended!
Richard - awaiting to join Sussex Police - Detective Entry
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