Opportunities for Military Personnel

If you've recently left or are looking to leave the military, or are a military reservist we want you!

Please note this will not be an application to become a Police Officer - this is purely a Talent Management Scheme which will take more information about you and your experience to ensure your expertise is shared with the applicable departments if you are successful in your Police Officer application.

If you're looking to be a Police Officer or for one of our many Specialist Staff Officer roles and have served for 4 years or more, you can apply without a Level 3 qualification - we recognise the skills and experience gained from a career in the military can be of great value to West Midlands Police and the communities that we serve.

Applicants who have served for less than 4 years are still encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case by case basis.

Our organisation has made it easier for Military Service Leavers (including reservists) to join. The Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) initiative replaces the requirement for candidates to have a Level 3 qualification before joining our force. Our new RPEL initiative considers an individual's learning experience and professional achievements outside of formal education and traditional training.

Once you've completed training, you will be able to consider further opportunities including promotion and specialisms within our Force. You could choose to work within Firearms, with our Dogs, in Complex Investigation teams or on Roads Policing; the possibilities are endless!

West Midlands Police also operate an ex-military Talent Management Programme, identifying individuals with unique skills & abilities, both prior to joining and as a student officer, signposting them to key roles within our business.

Please note - not all of our staff roles have a requirement for qualifications at Level 3.

If you are interested and would like more information click "Apply" at the top of the page.

Apply to become a Police Officer: Police Officer Recruitment | West Midlands Police (west-midlands.police.uk)

Benefits for employees of West Midlands Police Force include:

1. Free public transport to and from work within the West Midlands (for Police Officers)
2. Blue light card membership eligibility - over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers, including special member events across the UK
3. The opportunity to work in a wide range of policing departments
4. Extensive training and development throughout your career
5. Annual leave purchase scheme
6. Generous pension scheme
7. Family Friendly Employer - Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave and Childcare Vouchers - save up to £900 a year
8. Access to EAP (Employer Assistance Programme)
9. Social clubs, sports clubs, and regional events
10. Discounts on gym memberships, travel and leisure, homeware and tech
11. Police Mutual - access to affordable private healthcare, mortgage services and much more