Police Now Interview Guide
Police Now's National Graduate Programme: the stages and how to practise for them.
Overview
Police Now's National Graduate Programme trains graduates as police officers in specialisms such as neighbourhood policing, detective, counter terrorism and economic crime. The application is designed to be quick: no CV, cover letter or written essays, and it takes around 30 minutes on a phone or computer.
Checked against Police Now in October 2026. Selection processes change each year, so check the employer's own page before you apply. AI Career Mentor is independent and not connected to Police Now.
The interview process
Application (around 30 minutes)
Create an account, pass a short eligibility check, choose your specialism and preferred police force, and answer direct questions about your background.
Immersive assessment
An online task based on realistic policing scenarios. No previous experience is needed.
Practise situational judgement →Assessment centre
A virtual assessment with group activities, interviews and role plays.
Practise a group exercise →Conditional offer, onboarding and Academy
Successful candidates get a conditional offer with their chosen force, then vetting and medical checks before the training Academy.
What they look for
Questions to practise
Written by AI Career Mentor to practise what each stage looks for. They are not Police Now's own questions.
Q: “Tell me about a time you calmed down a tense situation.”
How to answer
Useful for role plays. Show what you noticed, what you said, and how the other person responded.
Q: “Why this specialism, and why policing?”
How to answer
Be specific about the specialism you chose and the kind of difference you want to make in a community.
Tips
In role plays, listen first, stay calm and explain what will happen next.
Use Police Now's own hints and tips for each specialism's assessments.
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