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Applying to become a
Met Police Constable

The entire process of becoming a Police Officer can take up to six months. It’s an important job and we can’t rush the process. But if you’re successful you’ll be beginning a career that could change your life – and the lives of Londoners everywhere.

At each stage of your application you’ll be contacted by our recruitment team. They’ll give you information and support, to help you be your best.

Step 1: Online registration form and application

First you’ll need to complete and submit an online registration form and application form, to make sure you pass our basic eligibility criteria.

When we get your application we will conduct a basic security check. This takes around seven days.
Step 2: Behavioural skills questionnaire

This is a short, online assessment designed to check if you have the key behaviours and values we look for in our police constables. We usually get back to you after around two weeks.
Step 3: Your online assessment
The online assessment is made up of three exercises
1. Competency based interview: use examples from your work and personal life to answer a series of questions.
2. Written assessment: complete an urgent written task whilst assuming the role of a police constable.
3. Briefing exercise: read material and answer questions based on what you have read as if you were a police constable.
You should complete this stage within about three weeks of Step 1. You can expect your results within three weeks of completing the assessment.
Step 4: Face to face Met Assessment

We’ll invite you to our Met recruitment centre in South London for an interview focused on our values. You’ll also complete a medical and fitness test in this stage.

You can get ready for this stage in advance. Watch our YouTube video for tips

You’ll usually attend your face to face Met Assessment within about three weeks of receiving your online assessment results. You can expect your results within four to eight weeks, depending on personal circumstances.

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Step 5: Pre-employment checks and vetting

These checks are there to make sure we are recruiting police officers who meet our standards of behaviour and share our values. The length of time this takes can vary. On average, it takes about two months for these checks to be completed
Step 6: Offer of employment

If you’re successful we’ll make you a formal offer of employment and discuss the best date for you to join.