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How to join Suffolk Constabulary

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

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Apply to Suffolk Constabulary

Joining the police force is a unique and rewarding experience. Our recruitment process is detailed and begins with submitting a national application form.

Apply on norfolkandsuffolk.tal.net

Application stages

  1. 1

    Submitting Your Application

    Complete the national application form, including personal and eligibility information.

  2. 2

    SIFT and Online Assessment

    Complete the National Sift and Online Assessment Centre.

  3. 3

    In Force Final Board Interview

    Attend an in-person competency-based interview with Norfolk Constabulary.

  4. 4

    Pre-Employment Checks

    Undergo medical, vetting, biometric, fitness test, and reference checks.

  5. 5

    Conditional and Final Offers

    Receive conditional and final offers after passing pre-employment checks.

  6. 6

    Probation

    Complete a two-year probation period for the PCEP programme.

Entry routes

  • pcda
  • pcep

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.suffolk.police.uk/police-forces/suffolk-constabulary/areas/careers/join-us/police-officers/the-recruitment-process · Updated 2026-06-20