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How to join City of London Police

Application process, entry routes and requirements for City of London Police, summarised from the force's own careers site.

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To become a police officer with City of London Police, candidates must ensure eligibility, complete an application, and pass a series of assessments including interviews and tests.

Apply on careers.cityoflondon.police.uk

Application stages

  1. 1

    Eligibility

    Before you apply or start the application form, please check you are eligible to join us.

  2. 2

    Application

    Visit the City of London Police careers website to apply. If you would like to be placed on the expressions of interest list for when applications open, please email.

  3. 3

    Shortlisting

    Your application form will be reviewed against the eligibility criteria and the Police Competency Values Framework. Candidates shortlisted for an interview or assessment will be advised in writing.

  4. 4

    Assessment Centre

    Policing Volunteers will need to pass an interview and the local department. Volunteer Police Officers will be required to pass an Assessment Centre which consists of a Fitness Test, the Police Initial Recruitment Test (PIRT), and a competency-based interview.

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.cityoflondon.police.uk/police-forces/city-of-london-police/areas/c/careers/police-officer-roles/special-constabulary-and-volunteers/recruitment-process · Updated 2026-06-20