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How to join South Yorkshire Police

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

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Apply to South Yorkshire Police

To apply to become a police officer, complete the application form considering the entry route and then progress through a selection process including various assessments.

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Application stages

  1. 1

    Application Form

    Complete the application form and choose your entry route.

  2. 2

    Online Assessment

    Take an online situational judgement test and behavior questionnaire.

  3. 3

    National Online Assessment Centre

    Participate in the National Online Assessment Centre.

  4. 4

    In-force Assessment

    Undergo an in-force competency-based interview.

Entry routes

  • police officer
  • staff

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.southyorkshire.police.uk/police-forces/south-yorkshire-police/areas/careers/join-team-syp/police-officers/the-application-process · Updated 2026-06-20