To apply to be a Police Officer you need to be a minimum of 18 years 6 months old. This means it's not a job you can apply for immediately if you are thinking about leaving school at the end of year 11 but there is work you can do until then to help to become a Police Officer.
To become an officer with Cheshire Police you need:
You do not have to have any specific qualifications when you apply to become a Police Officer but you will have to pass written tests to show that you have a good standard of English and basic maths. Ideally you should also have passed your driving test when you apply.
If you apply to become a Police Officer, you will need to prove that you have good communication skills and can work well with people. Getting involved with your local community can help with this. Working anywhere where you deal face to face with customers is also a good way to get valuable experience which can contribute to being accepted as an officer.