Police constable pay in Nottingham February 2026

Police officers have the job of keeping people safe from crime, as well as investigating people who may have broken the law.

You can work on patrol or at a police station.

Other names for police officers are:

• Policemen
• Policewomen
• Police constables

This job might involve:

• Patrolling the streets
• Responding to public disturbances and crime
• Making arrests
• Interviewing people
• Gathering evidence
• Crowd and traffic control at big events
• Developing relationships with communities
• Writing reports

You might be on your feet a lot, especially if you are on patrol.

If you want to apply for a police officer job, you might need the following:

• Some A levels, a Level 3 diploma, a university degree or a Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship.
• Be over 18
• Pass police assessments and fitness tests
• Pass background checks
• The right to work in the UK