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Career change from police officer

Bradley

Hello,

I have worked in the police now for almost 10 years but would like to leave. My most recent role has been in an L&D environment but still as a frontline officer.

Most of the roles that I am finding an interest in require a CIPD qualification.

Does anyone have any advice on where to start as I am worried about paying a lot of money into a career that I could later decide isn't for me.

I have very little experience outside of the police so it is quite a daunting thought to leave and I ideally don't want to drop my salary too much.

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  • Thank you for the replies.

    I don't want to work in L&D at least not in any sort of training role. My current position is supporting student officers once they have finished their formal training, regarding welfare/performance.

    In no way do I believe that that means I have the right experience though, it is just something that I have enjoyed.

    How intense is the training for a level 3 CIPD and can that be done alongside my current role before getting into a role that would require it?
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    Level 3 would be a bit like doing an extra GCSE alongside everything else. Very few roles will *require* a Level 3, as it's an entry-level qualification. Typically people will undertake the qualification while doing an entry-level role. However, as you are leaving the Force to enter conventional employment it would probably be a good idea to get the qualification under your belt first, if you can. It will show a commitment to the transition that may help to reassure potential employers that you're more than the average plod.

    Depending on your current level of academic achievement and rank, you may prefer to consider doing a Level 5 (a bit harder than doing an A Level). This won't alter the kind of entry-level roles you're likely to be qualified for, but it may accelerate your ability to move up to something more commensurate with your experience.
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  • in reply to Bradley
    Level 3 would be a bit like doing an extra GCSE alongside everything else. Very few roles will *require* a Level 3, as it's an entry-level qualification. Typically people will undertake the qualification while doing an entry-level role. However, as you are leaving the Force to enter conventional employment it would probably be a good idea to get the qualification under your belt first, if you can. It will show a commitment to the transition that may help to reassure potential employers that you're more than the average plod.

    Depending on your current level of academic achievement and rank, you may prefer to consider doing a Level 5 (a bit harder than doing an A Level). This won't alter the kind of entry-level roles you're likely to be qualified for, but it may accelerate your ability to move up to something more commensurate with your experience.
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