Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP): A direct two-year "on-the-job" training route with no university study requirement. Candidates need Level 3 qualifications (A-levels or equivalent).

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA): A three-year program where you earn a fully funded BSc degree in Professional Policing Practice while working.

Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP): For those who already have a degree, this two-year route includes a graduate diploma.

Detective Pathways: Specific detective-led programs are available via both the PCEP and DHEP routes.

Police Now Graduate Programme: A national program for graduates, currently offering roles such as Counter Terrorism Detectives in the West Midlands starting in July 2026. 

Investigative Roles: Police Staff Investigators for the Public Protection Unit (PPU) and Financial Investigators for the Economic Crime Unit.

Support & Technical: Vacancies include Senior Software Developers, AWS Infrastructure Analysts, and Training Officers.

Force Contact: Recruitment for 999/101 call handlers and dispatchers, often with shift allowances taking starting pay to circa £36,000. 

Special Constables: Volunteers with the same powers as regular officers. Must be at least 17 to apply.

Cadet Leaders: Volunteers (18+) needed to mentor young people aged 13–17 in units across Birmingham, Coventry, and the Black Country.

Internships: Graduate intern opportunities are available to start in May 2026. 

Police Officer Discovery Sessions: Scheduled in Birmingham from Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 January 2026.

UK Careers Fair: WMP recruitment teams will be at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton on 29 February 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM