Have you completed, or are you close to completing, your Degree in Professional Policing? Your next step in policing starts here. The Pre-Join route is designed for graduates who have already studied the theory of policing and now want to gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional environment.
As a Police Officer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping communities safe, protecting the vulnerable, and maintaining law and order. This is a challenging but rewarding career where no two days are the same – from responding to emergency calls to supporting victims of crime, you’ll make a real difference in your community.
If you already have an active application to become a Police Officer, please do not submit another. You can log into Oracle to check the progress of your existing application. If you were successful in becoming a Police Officer within the past 3 months, please do not reapply. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept new applications if you were unsuccessful within the past 3 months.
About the Pre-Join Programme
Please note: This is not a Detective route. After probation, you may apply for the internal Detective Academy pathway.
What’s in it for you?
Who can apply?
You must have:
Only final certificates will be accepted, these must be uploaded with your application. Visit our careers website for more information about the qualifications required for different career routes.
Fitness, Medical & Vetting
Residency & Nationality
Application Process
West Midlands Police is the second-largest police force in the country, serving the three major cities of Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton, alongside the districts of Sandwell, Walsall, Solihull, and Dudley.
Against this backdrop, the force handles more than 2,000 emergency calls every day, while patrolling the streets and responding to incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We have made significant improvements in reducing overall crime, improving call response times, and increasing arrest rates. This work can only continue with the right people, therefore as an employer of choice, we are looking for the right people who can serve and protect our communities.