Want to be a police officer?

There has never been a better time to apply. With a starting salary of £26,682 and the opportunity to gain a fully funded qualification, plus there are a large variety of benefits, staff associations, and a pension to consider.  Does this sound good to you? If it does please register your interest below.

As an Officer you'll play a vital role in ensuring that the communities of Cleveland are kept safe.  It isn’t easy but it is rewarding and can be a career like no other.  We want people to join us who have a range of life experiences and backgrounds; it is vitality important that we represent all the communities that we serve.

We have numerous routes available which will provide you with the right training and start you on your career to be a Police or Detective Constable. 

Am I eligible?

The people of Cleveland deserve an excellent service so we are looking for the best people to join us and demonstrate our values. But there’s some formal stuff you’ll need to have too, and it’s really important to make sure you meet the eligibility criteria.

To be eligible yo will:

• be 17 years of age or older (you must be 18 by the time you are appointed)
• be a British citizen, a citizen of a country that is a member of the European Economic Area or Switzerland, or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national who is resident in the UK and free from restrictions
• have a full manual driving license, with 6 months driving experience when appointed
• be able pass the vetting requirements
• have been resident in the UK for the past three years (for vetting purposes)
• not have tattoos on your hands, neck, forearms or face that could be offensive
• not be registered bankrupt (or have bankruptcy debts that have been discharged within the past three years). If you have any other outstanding and unmanageable debts, please contact us for more information
• be able to pass a job-related fitness test
• be able to pass a medical assessment

For more information on the routes available for joining Cleveland Police please read the attached guidance document. For frequently asked question please click here.

This is your expression interest, when you apply for the role you will be asked to provide further details and this will determine if you meet the criteria to get on to the next stage.

You will receive a link to complete the full application when the form is available. It is likely that there will be a limit to the number of applications we accept. This therefore means that although you may submit and have an Expression of Interest accepted, you may miss out on being able to complete the full application. When you receive the link, it is important that you action this as soon as possible to secure your place.

If you are already currently part way through the process to join with Cleveland Police or if you have been a regret at any stage to be a Police Officer for Cleveland Police, you must wait a period of 3 months has passed before applying again.