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How to join Cleveland Police

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

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Apply to Cleveland Police

To apply for the role of Call Handler, you need to register for an account via the online recruitment system.

Apply on clevelandpolice.engageats.co.uk

Application stages

  1. 1

    Register for an account

    You will need to register for an account via the online recruitment system.

  2. 2

    Complete application form

    Complete sections including personal details, business interests, employment history, education, and professional qualifications.

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.cleveland.police.uk/police-forces/cleveland-police/areas/cleveland-police/careers/careers/control-room/the-recruitment-process/the-application-form · Updated 2026-06-20