Police Constable applicants have rated the interview process at Metropolitan Police Service with 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Police Constable roles take an average of 140 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Metropolitan Police Service overall takes an average of 128 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Metropolitan Police Service as a Police Constable according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 21%
Background check: 16%
IQ intelligence test: 11%
Phone interview: 11%
Drug test: 11%
Personality test: 11%
Other: 5%
Presentation: 5%
One on one interview: 5%
Group panel interview: 5%
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I applied online. The process took 8 months. I interviewed at Metropolitan Police Service (London, England) in Sept 2020
Interview
They had asked a lot of competency questions so it was not a personal interview but an knterview where you display certain characteristics such as perserverance, integrity and etc. They then have a scoresheet where they will tally up your answet against. This is how it was when I had done it in 2020 however things change.
I interviewed at Metropolitan Police Service (London, England)
Interview
So far, I have completed the online interviews which were great to experience. They gave you plenty of information to prepare and helped you through it. There were multiple online talks to prepare and provide useful information to prepare for the interview.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Metropolitan Police Service (London, England) in Jul 2024
Interview
Pretty straightforward with predictable questions. Use of common sense is all you need really. Be sure to have previous examples of cohesion, morality, why you think you’ll be a good fit ect ready.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example using previous experience where you displayed quick thinking
The interview consisted of role play scenarios to determine your behaviour in conflict resolution and problem solving scenarios. In addition to the role play Questions about your previous experiences in conflict resolution and problem solving.