How to join Cheshire Constabulary
Application process, entry routes and requirements for Cheshire Constabulary, summarised from the force's own careers site.
Apply to Cheshire Constabulary
The process to become a police officer with Cheshire Constabulary comprises six stages that candidates must pass sequentially.
Apply on cheshire.police.ukApplication stages
- 1
Complete our application form
This form collects initial information about the candidate and their reasons for applying.
- 2
Eligibility checks
Candidates must meet educational and personal eligibility requirements.
- 3
Pre-sift tool / online assessment
Candidates will complete an online assessment including a situational judgement test and a video interview.
- 4
Face-to-face interview
Successful candidates from the online assessment are invited to a panel interview lasting 30-45 minutes.
- 5
Pre-employment checks
Candidates must pass various checks including fitness, medical tests, and references.
- 6
Full offer of employment and your training begins
Successful candidates receive a full offer of employment and begin training.
Entry routes
- pcda
Fitness test
Bleep test: 5.4
All UK forces share the same core regulatory framework (College of Policing entry routes, NPPF fitness standards, vetting levels). For a general explainer that applies to every force, see Entry routes (PCDA / DHEP / IPCDP), the fitness test and vetting.
Source: https://www.cheshire.police.uk/police-forces/cheshire-constabulary/areas/cheshire/careers/careers/police-constable-degree-apprenticeship/about-your-application · Updated 2026-06-20