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10/02/2025
Over 3,000 Applications Received For PSNI Recruitment Drive
Over 3,000 people have already applied to join the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) since the launch of its recent recruitment campaign on Wednesday, 22nd January.
The closing date for applications is 3pm on Wednesday, 12th February, and Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton is encouraging anyone considering a career in policing to submit their applications before the deadline.
"Throughout our three-week campaign, we have held numerous engagement events and discussed policing as a career in communities across Northern Ireland," said Deputy Chief Constable Singleton. "To anyone thinking of a career in policing, I'd really encourage you to take that step and submit your application. To the families and friends of anyone thinking of applying, please get behind them and offer support on the first step of their policing journey."
"Being a police officer is a challenging, exciting and rewarding career – one that you can be proud of," he continued. "Proud because you can really make a positive difference. We see this everyday through the work of our officers across Northern Ireland who are working tirelessly to protect people, and the communities they serve."
Successful applicants will embark on a 22-week training programme. The starting salary for new police officers is £34,000.
Further information on the recruitment process and application details can be found on the PSNI recruitment website: www.joinpsni.co.uk
The closing date for applications is 3pm on Wednesday, 12th February, and Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton is encouraging anyone considering a career in policing to submit their applications before the deadline.
"Being a police officer is a challenging, exciting and rewarding career – one that you can be proud of," he continued. "Proud because you can really make a positive difference. We see this everyday through the work of our officers across Northern Ireland who are working tirelessly to protect people, and the communities they serve."
Successful applicants will embark on a 22-week training programme. The starting salary for new police officers is £34,000.
Further information on the recruitment process and application details can be found on the PSNI recruitment website: www.joinpsni.co.uk
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