What GCSE do you need to become a detective?
There are a few routes into becoming a police officer, but you’ll need around 5 GCSEs (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) at grade 4/C or above, to access most courses. These should include Maths, English and preferably a Science.
What qualifications do I need to be a detective?
To qualify for the graduate detective scheme, candidates need to hold a 2:2 undergraduate degree and have at least two years’ post-graduate work experience – one example could be working as a Special Police Constable at your local police station.
What is the oldest you can join the police UK?
Age. You can apply at the age of 17, although you won’t be appointed until you are 18. There is no upper age limit but bear in mind that normal retirement age is 60 and new constables have to complete a two-year probation period.
Can I join the police with bad credit UK?
Police forces should not recruit people with cautions or convictions, which may call into question the integrity of the applicant or the service. Each case should be dealt with on its individual merits. This policy should sit alongside National Security Vetting and force vetting policies and procedures.
Can I join the police if I have a CCJ?
Applicants who have existing County Court Judgments (CCJs) or who have been registered bankrupt and their bankruptcy debts have not been discharged will not be considered. Applicants who have discharged CCJs may be considered.
Can I join the police if I have bad credit?
A: Poor credit history, or other issues, will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from receiving a clearance, but resolution of the issues will likely take additional time. If the issues are significant, they may prevent a clearance from being approved.
Do the police do a credit check?
Like most careers in law enforcement, candidates for the police force must undergo extensive background checks, including a credit check. While there is no specific credit score required to become a police officer, a negative credit history can hurt your chances of being hired onto the force.
How do you fail vetting?
There are some convictions that will lead to automatic failure of vetting. These include but are not limited to murder, firearms offences, domestic violence offences, any dishonesty related offence, for example fraud, and offences with a hate aggravation such as race.
Does your criminal record affect your credit score?
A credit score is a summary of your credit history from the past seven years. It includes your borrowing and repayment information, as reported to the credit bureaus by lenders. Your credit report does not include your criminal record.
Do banks do criminal records check?
Banks do not have access to criminal records, however they do have systems to detect applications from people who have a record of fraud against financial institutions, such as banks and insurers.