PCSO Review
at Northumbria Police
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Police Officer
South Shields
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
Key responsibilities:
Highly visible patrols
Crime prevention
Community engagement
Safeguarding
Gathering intelligence
Supporting colleagues in front line policing
Dealing with minor offences
Highly visible patrols
Crime prevention
Community engagement
Safeguarding
Gathering intelligence
Supporting colleagues in front line policing
Dealing with minor offences
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The program has been enjoyable, engaging and support levels are there for anyone struggling.
There is a lot to learn, and I think it would be beneficial if there were more knowledge checks
There is a lot to learn, and I think it would be beneficial if there were more knowledge checks
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Confidence in confrontational situations and communication skills which support in de-escalation
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
This is a fairly new programme, but it is very well organised and the class work is structured in a way which is easy to understand for learners.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have recently undergone a neuro diversity assessment, and following this, I have been issued work place adjustments which have been very supportive in my role and apprenticeship work. Colleagues running and delivering the classes for the apprenticeship are extremely understanding and supportive with anything learners struggle with
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Learning providers are always on hand if there is any support needed, and are quick to support and point you in the right direction should you need it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I think the programme is very well structured in a way which makes it easy to understand why it is delivered in the way it is to support on the job. If there is anything I would like to see or change it would potentially be longer in class, with more knowledge checks, especially around legislation and powers.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
None
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Northumbria Police to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The organisation is extremely supportive, and a great place to work. I enjoy coming to work every day and I know if I struggle at any point my supervision will be there to support me in any way possible/appropriate.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Northumbria Police?
If you are thinking of applying for Northumbria Police, I can't recommend it enough. It is an enjoyable place to work, with the support when needed and it helps develop yourself and is a role where no two days are ever the same. I find this role and working for Northumbria Police very rewarding
