| If you are thinking about a career with the UK | | | | tempted to accept bribes or other vehicles of |
| police force you are most likely looking to find the | | | | corruption. Joining the police force requires a |
| relevant qualifications, reasons to join, or just fulfill | | | | reasonably clean financial history. |
| your curiosity. The UK police force is an | | | | A previous criminal record may or may not get in |
| esteemed career that offers a rather impressive | | | | your way. Each force has their own exact policies, |
| training program. While joining the force may be a | | | | but some minor infractions can be overlooked. |
| little more complex in detail than outlined here, this | | | | Violent crimes, police orders offense, or a formal |
| will give you a very good start. | | | | caution that was received within a range of 3 to |
| You can not join the UK police force if you are | | | | 5 years. Minor infractions have to be nonviolent in |
| less than 18 years of age. Some new recruits and | | | | order to be considered for the UK police force. |
| long term officers recommend waiting until you | | | | Naturally, your physical health will be evaluated. |
| are 20 or so because once you make the | | | | You want to be able to complete the physical |
| commitment, the commitment becomes full time. | | | | process of training. After training you will have to |
| The training isn't necessarily grueling, but there will | | | | be fit enough to perform the required tasks. Your |
| be little time to explore other interests. | | | | eyesight will be taken into consideration as well. |
| You can join the force at any age, provided that | | | | Most mild to moderate corrected eyesight will |
| you meet the requirements to do so. At age 60 | | | | pass through, but each force has its own |
| you will pretty much be expected to retire, so | | | | determination regarding how good your eyesight |
| joining too late might seriously limit your options. | | | | must be. |
| Calculate the necessary time to complete a 2 | | | | How you look will also determine whether you will |
| year term of probation on top of the retirement | | | | be able to be part of the UK police force. Visible |
| age. | | | | tattoos, or tattoos that are particularly designed |
| Your financial records will be checked. You can not | | | | to cause offense will automatically mean dismissal |
| qualify if you have any outstanding judgments or | | | | from the application process. The same can be |
| you have a current bankruptcy. The cleaner your | | | | said for piercings so it is recommended that you |
| financial history is the less likely you will be to be | | | | take them off for the interview. |