Applications are now open for the role of Police Officer!
You are invited to apply for the role of Police Officer in North Wales Police. This is your opportunity to help make North Wales the safest place to live, work and visit in the UK.
Our Priorities
Being visible to and engaging with our communities
Focusing on the basics of fighting, preventing and reducing crime
Providing and excellent service to victims
Foreword from our Chief Constable
The role of a police officer is a unique, varied, and challenging role.
This is more than a job it is a vocation and an opportunity for you to make a real positive difference in the community.
I am extremely proud to be the Chief Constable of North Wales and I look forward to hearing from applicants who share our force values and wish to join a forward-thinking organisation.
I wish you the best with your application and look forward to hearing from you.
Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman KPM
Police Entry Routes
There are four entry routes into policing. To find out which one will be your chosen route visit our website to read more about each one - https://www.northwales.police.uk/police-forces/north-wales-police/areas/careers/careers/police-officers/entry-routes/
- If you would like to be paid to study for a degree and work you can join on the apprenticeship route, 3 year probation (PCDA)
- If you have a degree you can join on the degree entry programme, 2 year probation (DHEP)
- If you have a Professional Policing Degree you can join via this route, 2 year probation (PPD)
- If you have no degree and no desire to study for a degree you can join our new Police Constable Entry Programme, 2 year probation (PCEP)
Why North Wales Police?
- A starting salary of £31,164 increasing each year up to £50,256 in year 7
- A comprehensive 6 month training programme based in St Asaph
- Following your training you'll join the tutor unit for supported on the job training
- Tutor buddy to help support you put in practise all you have learnt
- Access to Join the Police Federation for some fantastic benefits - more information here: North Wales Police Federation (polfed.org)
- Heavily subsidised access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
- Generous Pension scheme
- Diverse geography in towns, cities and rural areas to police.
- Lots of different units and teams to develop your career in once you have passed your probation
Discovery Sessions are your chance to learn more before you apply
Throughout this campaign you are invited to register for one of our pre-application discovery sessions where you will have the opportunity to learn about the role, application process and training and speak to our training and recruitment teams.
Tuesday 4th November 2025 6pm - 7pm
or
Thursday 13th November 2025 6pm - 7pm
Please register your attendance on the links above. We look forward to meeting you.
Positive Action - are you eligible?
Positive action support is available prior to the submission of an application form for the following groups who are currently under-represented in this role: People from a Black, Asian or other, Minority Ethnic Background, Females, People with a Disability, People with Neurodivergent condition, People whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth Click here to learn more about how this works and our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. If you would like any support or guidance in relation to Positive Action prior to submitting your application please email recruitmentPC@northwales.police.uk to request Positive Action.
Disability Confident Employer
We are recognised as a disability leader employer. This means we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on our application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.
If you join us with a disability or medical condition, we aim to support you so you can carry out your role effectively. Where possible we’ll arrange reasonable adjustments so you can do this. If you can help us to create a safer North Wales, then we welcome your application - whatever your age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender, race or sexual orientation.
Welsh language skills
You will need to demonstrate starter level Welsh language speaking skills during the pre employment stage. Full support for this will be provided by ourselves. You can find out more about this by visiting our Welsh language resources page and start to familiarise yourself with the level 2 as this is our starter level welsh.
Please do not be discouraged if you are not a welsh speaker as full support with improving your welsh language skills is provided throughout your training.
Further information
We want you to do well throughout the recruitment process, and you can familiarise yourself with the recruitment and vetting process by visiting the Police Constable pages on our website North Wales Police Website before you start your application. You’ll find detailed information about our eligibility requirements and information about the various stages you go through as part of the selection process.
Assessment centres will start for eligible candidates in December 2025 to fill positions in the July 2026 intake.
There’s never been a better time to join North Wales Police. Apply now to be in a unique position with helping to make North Wales the safest place in the UK to work, live and visit.
