Selection Process
We’ll let you know when we receive your application and – after
initial screening – we’ll tell you whether we’re going to be able
to progress it. If you’re successful at this stage we’ll invite you
to sit the Standard Entrance Test (SET), which is used by all
Scottish forces. This test is a measure of general education, and
everyone is required to sit it, regardless of what qualifications
you already hold, and you’ll also undertake the Critical Thinking
Test (CTT), which contains illustrated police-based scenarios.
If you pass the SET, and CTT we’ll then ask you to complete a
medical and eyesight questionnaire. These forms will be passed
(sealed) onto our Occupational Health Service who make all our
medical decisions. If you have any queries regarding this, you can
contact the service directly at Occupational Health Service, Osprey
House, Raigmore Avenue, Inverness. Telephone: 01463 704499.
We’ll also need to take up background and reference checks. If
there aren’t any problems, you’ll be invited to take part in a
two-day Assessment Panel where you’ll undergo various exercises and
a fitness and medical assessment.
Due to the complexities involved, it can be quite a long
process. To help, we’ve put together an application process
flowchart. You can view the chart
here.