Central Scotland Police

Recruitment

What are the restrictions on becoming a police officer?

To become a police officer you must:

• be at least 18 ½ years of age;
• have a high standard of physical fitness with good health and eyesight;
• be a British citizen, a Commonwealth citizen with no restrictions of stay, or a citizen of the Irish Republic;
• be of good character;
• have a reasonable standard of literacy, numeracy and memory skills;
• be financially solvent.

You can find out more about Central Scotland Police's current opportunities in our recruitment section.