How you can apply to become a detective with West Yorkshire Police

West Yorkshire Police is looking for the next generation of detectives to join its ranks and work on some of its most challenging investigations.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Aug 2018, 13:32 BST
Updated 29th Aug 2018, 14:36 BST

From next week, the force will be taking applications from people interested in training up to become detectives capable of investigating everything from burglary and robbery to sexual assaults and cyber crime.

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Detective Superintendent Pat Twiggs, who is heading up the local recruitment campaign, said: “Detectives across West Yorkshire lead some of the most serious and organised crime investigations; the work is challenging but hugely rewarding.

Detective Superintendent Pat Twiggs, of West Yorkshire Police, is leading the recruitment campaign.Detective Superintendent Pat Twiggs, of West Yorkshire Police, is leading the recruitment campaign.
Detective Superintendent Pat Twiggs, of West Yorkshire Police, is leading the recruitment campaign.
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“The landscape of complex crimes is ever-changing – offences range from burglary, robbery, sexual assaults and violent crime. In recent years, detectives are also investigating serious crime using the internet and technology to commit offences and often exploit vulnerable victims.

“We are looking for talented and ambitious individuals who are looking for not only a career in the police service but also aspirations of becoming a detective. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest police forces.”

Along the way, student officers will follow a path to becoming a substantive police officer but will also have the specific training, support and guidance to become firstly a Trainee Detective Constable and then ultimately a Detective Constable.

The recruitment window opens on September 3 and is due to be open for two weeks.

Successful applicants would start their training course in early 2019.

Visit the West Yorkshire Police website for more information on how to apply and to register your interest.