Selection procedure

Applicants who submit acceptable national application forms will follow the selection procedure below. Please see the following pages for further information on this procedure.
If you are successful at each stage you will progress to the next one. The Chief Constable retains the right to reject an application at any stage of the recruiting process without giving a reason.
Selection procedure
Stage 1: Application Form
Stage 2: Fitness Test
Stage 3: Interview
Stage 4: Medical Examination
Stage 5: References and Security Checks
Stage 6: Offer of Appointment
Stage 7: Uniform Fitting
The fitness test, interview and medical appointments will all be at Police Headquarters, Ponteland.