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How to join Leicestershire Police

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

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The recruitment process is designed to guide you through each stage with support and regular updates, ensuring a smooth experience in becoming a police officer.

Apply on careers.leics.police.uk

Application stages

  1. 1

    Eligibility & National Sift

    Complete a quick application form and answer eligibility questions. If eligible, proceed to the National Sift which includes a Situational Judgement Test and a Behavioural Style Questionnaire.

  2. 2

    Full Application Form

    Upload relevant documents and disclose any past convictions or financial details.

  3. 3

    National Online Assessment Centre

    Participate in a competency-based interview, a written exercise, and a briefing exercise.

  4. 4

    National Force Interview

    Attend an interview with detailed guidance provided. Results are shared within 5 working days.

  5. 5

    Pre-Employment Checks

    Complete medical assessment, references, confidential vetting, financial checks, drug testing, and biometric checks.

Fitness test

Bleep test: 5:4

Job-Related Fitness Test (JRFT), also known as bleep test.

Vetting level

Vetting checks on you and close family.

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://careers.leics.police.uk/find-your-place-in-the-force/police-officers/police-and-detective-constables-recruitment-process · Updated 2026-06-20