Be aged 17.5 – 38 years old.

If you’re under 18 years of age, you’ll need consent from a parent or guardian.

Please continue with your application and the consent forms will be sent to you later in the application process.

NATIONALITY

You must be a citizen of the United Kingdom or holder of dual UK/other nationality.

RESIDENCY

Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have resided there for the 5 years immediately preceding your application, but candidates with a minimum of 3 years may be considered.

If you have resided abroad for a period due to work or study, you may still be eligible on a case by case basis. Please continue this registration and proceed to your full application. This will be established during the selection process.

The Nationality and Residency requirements are the foundation of obtaining the necessary security clearance. The nationalities of your spouse or partner, and parents, are also taken into account among other factors.

There will be further pre-employment checks and you will be expected to achieve the security clearance of Security Check (SC).

Employment restrictions may be imposed in the future if you are unable to achieve an increased security clearance requirement for selected placements.  

You will need GCSEs at a minimum of Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics (or acceptable equivalents, including Functional Skills)
or
Scottish Certificate of Education (SCE) Standard Grades at a minimum of Grade 2, in English Language and Mathematics 
or
Scottish National Equivalent (SNE) grades at Grade 5, in English Language and Mathematics