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How to join Cheshire Constabulary

Application process, entry routes and requirements for Cheshire Constabulary, summarised from the force's own careers site.

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The process to become a police officer with Cheshire Constabulary comprises six stages that candidates must pass sequentially.

Apply on cheshire.police.uk

Application stages

  1. 1

    Complete our application form

    This form collects initial information about the candidate and their reasons for applying.

  2. 2

    Eligibility checks

    Candidates must meet educational and personal eligibility requirements.

  3. 3

    Pre-sift tool / online assessment

    Candidates will complete an online assessment including a situational judgement test and a video interview.

  4. 4

    Face-to-face interview

    Successful candidates from the online assessment are invited to a panel interview lasting 30-45 minutes.

  5. 5

    Pre-employment checks

    Candidates must pass various checks including fitness, medical tests, and references.

  6. 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