Police, Law & Community

Want to become a Police Officer?

Do you have what it takes to deal with tricky situations in a professional manner? Are you interested in a career as a Police Officer? Working with local Police forces, this course is an essential new route for anyone thinking of a career in the Police Service. Merrist Wood were one of the first Colleges to work with Surrey Police to successfully deliver this course and many former students are now working as Police Officers. The course is a current requirement for joining the Police Service, however employment is still subject to interview and other requirements.

Courses are delivered on various days, including evenings and weekends to allow flexible delivery. Students on this course are full members of the College and have access to the College’s virtual learning environment and other facilities.

Why choose Merrist Wood?

Tuition by experienced, knowledgeable lecturers who are current or former police trainers
Extensive Learning Resource Centre containing relevant books and e-learning resources
Flexible course delivery
Dedicated PLC Programme Manager available to answer individual enquiries
Excellent pass rates

What does the course include?

The social context of policing
The criminal justice process
Police powers
Concept of law and basic offences
Further leglislation and offences
Police protection
Anti-social behaviour
Traffic offences

Next available course

Saturday 26 May - 9.00 - 17.00|

Evening courses and other Saturday courses are also available from September.

Click here to access information on all our PLC courses|.

For specific enquiries regarding the PLC courses please contact the PLC Programme Manager Alan Stockill on 01483 884236 or email astockill@guildford.ac.uk|

Links

www.surrey.police.uk/careers/careers.asp| - Surrey Police Recruitment

www.metpolicecareers.co.uk| - Metropolitan Police Recruitment

http://policerecruitment.homeoffice.gov.uk/| - Careers in the Police

The successful assessment and completion of this course DOES NOT guarantee employment with Surrey Police. You must be over 18 to apply for the police service, but you can still enrol for this course if you are under 18.