police community support officer Review
at Northumbria Police
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Police Officer
Hebburn
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
working alongside police officers to provide safeguarding to my force area as well as gathering intelligence and dealing with minor crime and anti-social behavior.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I find the extent of the work stressful.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt conflict management skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Balancing the work load alongside the role I am undertaking is a lot.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I am well supported to complete my apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Support is available and has proven useful but there have been barriers at times.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I am able to apply theory to practice while completing my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are in the wider police force but none specifically within my team.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Northumbria Police to a friend?
Yes
Why?
This is a role with pride, purpose and progression.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Northumbria Police?
Organise your work well.
