Police officer entry routes
We’re on an exciting journey at GMP – and we want you to join us.
Our force is undergoing one of its biggest transformations, making Greater Manchester a safer place to live, work, and socialise.
As the most improved police force in the country, we are setting new standards in community safety and service.
That’s where you come in. We’re looking for anyone passionate about making an impact on their community to join us and be the difference.
Are you assertive, able to think quickly in any situation and capable of solving problems? Do you have strong communication skills, great attention to detail and a good listening ear?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for people of all backgrounds to join our teams.
There are multiple routes into policing – all of which offer the chance to earn while you gain a recognised qualification:
- Professional Policing Degree Holder - if you hold or are in the final year of your degree in Professional Policing.
- Police Constable Entry Route (PCEP) - Traditional entry route without having to attend university.
- Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) – if you want to earn whilst you learn, you will recieve on the job training and attend university to earn a degree.
- Detective Constable Entry Programme (DCEP) – Two Year training programme, qualification: PIP 2 Investigators.
Discovery events
20th March (6-7pm)
17th April
22nd May
19th June
17th July
18th September
* Candidates will be invited to attend an event, once their application has been received and in the early stages of the application process.
Degree in professional policing:
Police constable entry programme:
Police constable degree apprenticeship:
What: A two-year or three year full time external course.
Who: For those who want a traditional university experience, by achieving a Professional Policing degree before applying to us.
The result: Achieving a Professional Policing degree before applying for a role with us. A Professional Policing degree can lead to a variety of careers in the wider justice sector.
What: A two-year learning programme
Who: For non-degree holders
The result: In-house on the job training
What: A three-year degree apprenticeship
Who: For non-degree holders
The result: A BSc (Hons) in Professional Policing and a role as a qualified police constable upon successful completion of the course.
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Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP)
Traditional Police Officer training - no university pathway
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Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)
Includes studying at university & on the job training for 3 years
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Professional Policing Degree Holder (PPDH)
If you hold or in final year of your Professional Policing degree
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Detective Constable Entry Programme (DCEP)
Two Year training programme, Qualification: PIP 2 Investigators