Work Experience Insights Programme - School Applications

Join our Police Work Experience Insights Programme 2027! _________________________________________________________________________________ Are you interested in a career in policing? Do you have a passion for community service and public safety?

Here is your chance to gain invaluable experience and insight into the world of policing through our comprehensive work experience insights programme.

About The Programme As 1 of 36 work experience students, you will take part in a week-long programme which is designed to showcase different areas of policing; from Police Dogs Support to Forensics and everything in between. We will provide you with activities to practice some of the skills required to be a police officer, information about policing, and the opportunity to ask your questions of our experienced officers and staff.

The programme is based at Police Headquarters, Weston Road, Stafford, between the hours of 9.30 and 4.15pm. You will be required to attend in person on all days .

Eligibility The programme is open to Staffordshire based applicants (must either live or attend a school/college in Staffordshire).

The dates for the available programmes will fall as follows:

• 28th of June to the 2nd of July – School students (year 10), considering a future career in policing

What We Offer

• Hands on experience through interactive activities in lots of areas of policing
• Mentorship from experienced officers and staff
• Exposure to real-world scenarios and example cases
• Opportunities to develop key skills such as communication, problem-solving and teamwork
• Networking with law enforcement professionals

What We Are Looking For

• Enthusiastic and pro-active individuals
• Strong sense of integrity and responsibility
• A genuine interest in law enforcement and community service
• Basic understanding of the role of a police officer

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your career in policing! Apply now and take the first step towards understanding the role of police service. We look forward to receiving your application.

Application closing date: 12pm Friday 6th of November 2026 If you need any assistance in completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]