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Northumbria Police

police community support officer Review

at Northumbria Police

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Police Officer

Ponteland

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
helping the community and keeping the general peace in my area i work in
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i am thoroughly enjoying the programme

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes i have gained better communication skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
it is structured very well i know what i am doing and have the support i need
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i get a lot of support as they are always there when i need them to help me
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
i get a lot of support from my trainers they are very helpful with any questions i have
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
i think it helps me understand my role and how i can perform it to the best of my ability
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
there is a social sports club we can attend.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Northumbria Police to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is a very friendly organisation to work for and has great benefits
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Northumbria Police?
i would tell them to go for it and to be confident
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