Police officer recruitment can take at best 6 months, generally up to 12 months. It can be a lengthy process. Failing tests such as the National Sift means you have to wait 3 months before you can take it again. You can only take it twice in 12 months – same for the Online Assessment Centre. if you fail your Final Interview, it’s between 3 – 6 months, depending on the force.
With this in mind, it’s so important to pass the tests first time wherever possible.
How do I pass first time?
Passing first time means your application is processed as quick as possible. Preparation is key. Finding out as much about the process you will face is key. Putting yourself in the best possible place to pass is key.
Where do I start?
Our book, Police Recruitment Start To Finish is a great starting point. It gets fantastic reviews!
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National Sift – 40-50% of applicants fail without help
This is the first (and it’s computerised) test you will face. Book our Module 1 National Sift Course – to help you understand how to tackle the test. Our success rates are second to none. Passing this and you will then face the Online Assessment Centre.
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Online Assessment Centre – 3 parts (Interview / written / briefing)
Another computerised test. To stand a great chance of passing first time, book our courses. We have a choice. Either a One to One Online Assessment Workshop for more personal help or our group Modular Training options, each, an hour long. Our Module 2 for the Competency Based Interview questions, Module 3 for the Written Test and Module 4 for the Briefing Exercise. Again, our success rates are second to none.
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Final Interview
For most forces, for Police Constable, you score well against the Competency Value Framework and you’ve passed. Depending on your force, you will get a variety of questions over around 30 minutes to an hour. For Detective Constable routes, you usually have to score higher to guarantee a place on the course, there’s generally not as many intakes, as there is for Police Constable recruitment. If you don’t score high enough for the Detective Constable, some forces may offer you a place on a Police Constable intake, some don’t. It’s important to prepare well.
Our Interview Course goes through the process and what you will need to know. Back this up with a Mock Interview and you’re increasing your chances to a fantastic level!
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