Recruitment has officially opened for West Yorkshire Police's new graduate scheme - where trainees will be 'a police officer from day one' - and earn a salary.
The two-year programme allows graduates to focus on areas including being a detective, a response officer or a specialist officer in a Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Training will be split between the Force's training and development centre in Carr Gate, Wakefield and at Leeds Trinity University’s Horsforth campus in Leeds.
Graduates will be paid a starting salary of £24,167 throughout the two-year course, with pay rising to £26,371 once the training is completed.
There's a course for people without degrees too - a three year apprenticeship that gives people chance to gain a BA (Hons) degree in Professional Policing Practice.
Assistant Chief Constable Angela Williams said it was the first time they were recruiting for the new scheme for graduates - and that it was the 'perfect time' to join the force and earn while developing a new career.
She said: "Being a police officer gives you some of the proudest days of your life. A career at West Yorkshire Police will open up so many opportunities to you, and there are countless opportunities to develop and widen your skills.
“We continue to work hard to increase our diversity within the Force and our recent recruitment campaigns have seen us attract a diverse group of student officers. We are continuing to look for those who can make a real difference in West Yorkshire and become positive role models; representing all communities and cultures across the county."
How to apply
To apply, you need to have an Honours degree of any level in any subject and you must be able to pass a job-related fitness test.
At the end of the two-year course, graduates will also be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing Practice.
Recruitment opens on Monday 2 December and you can find more information on the West Yorkshire Police website here.
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What if I don't have a degree?
If you don't qualify for the graduate scheme, you can still earn while you learn via the force's Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship.
West Yorkshire Police are offering a three-year apprenticeship in partnership with Leeds Trinity University.
The apprenticeship will combine the opportunity to work and learn the job of a front line police officer whilst gaining a BA (Hons) Degree in Professional Policing Practice. If successful, you will become a substantive Police Officer with West Yorkshire Police.
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