ACDP

Introduction

The Accelerated Careers Development Programme (ACDP) comprises a phased developmental structure aimed at preparing and equipping police officers for senior posts within the Scottish police service. It seeks to attract probationary officers, constables and sergeants who display exceptional potential, desire, commitment and talent.

The Programme is aligned to the Senior Careers Development Service which provides development support for lateral and vertical career aspirations and is available to superintending ranks (and police staff in an equivalent role and above. It offers accelerated career challenges and personal growth opportunities which seek to optimise leadership and management potential. It is both highly demanding and highly rewarding.

Historically ACDP offered a direct entrance pathway to graduates and undergraduates applying to the Scottish Police Service. The 2012 ACDP recruitment process focuses on attracting in-service applicants. Further details on applying to join the Scottish police service may be obtained via www.scottish.police.uk or by contacting the recruitment branch of the police force you are interested in joining.

The Programme is now open for application to eligible Probationary officers, Constables and Sergeants the 8 Scottish police forces and British Transport Police.

ACDP 2012 Selection Process

After a 12 month suspension and review of recruitment to the Accelerated Careers Development Programme, ACPOS is pleased to support a 2012 intake to the programme which will commence in February 2012.

2012 ACDP Eligibility to Apply

There are 3 potential access routes onto the Programme:

Probationary Officers – with a minimum of 12 months service on 27 April 2012, who are performing well and have achieved every formal assessment to date.
Constables– out with their probation. They may be currently qualified for promotion or otherwise.
Sergeants

There is no requirement for applicants for the 2012 ACDP Selection Process to be degree holders. The 2012 ACDP Selection Process is no longer open to inspector or external graduate entrants.

2012 ACDP Selection Process

Stage 1 : Application Form
Stage 2 : Situational Judgement andWritten Test
Stage 3 : Assesment Centre

Applicants are required to evidence potential at "senior manager" level of the Policing Professional Framework at each stage of the process.

Stage 1 of the 2012 process will be coordinated by Forces and the ACDP Coordinator.

Stages 2 & 3 will be coordinated on behalf of ACPOS by the NPIA’s Exams and Assessment Unit – Senior Selection Team.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – 1600 HRS ON 30 MARCH 2012

For further information please contact your local ACDP Force Liaison Officer or ACDP@tulliallan.pnn.police.uk