Our vision is to provide the best quality Police recruits so that the quality of the Police Service is improved throughout the country.

Benefits of Working With Recruiting Heroes

Start you dream career sooner
Greater knowledge and appreciation for the role of a Police Officer
Increased motivation to succeed
Greater awareness of your own skill set and how it applies to the role of a Police Officer
Continual feedback and encouragement
You’ll be fully prepared for each stage of the application process meaning you’ll have a much better chance of success
Increased confidence, self-belief and lower anxieties
You’ll be fully prepared for your new career as a Police Officer, allowing you to have a successful and enjoyable career
You’ll realise your potential, change your life and have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others

Our extensive experience in Policing, Probationer Training and Recruitment means that we are ideally placed to mentor you through each stage of the rigorous recruitment process and future career.

As with anything, support and feedback are crucial to long lasting success.

“I’ve never been confident in the interview process. Recruiting Heroes helped with my application, spoke to me about the whole process, helping me understand what lay ahead. We spoke informally helping me to relax and develop my interview skills and went though a mock interview which prepared me for the real thing. They played a huge part in helping me to get through the process successfully first time round. If you are considering joining I would definitely recommend speaking to him.”

Constable Harry Bruce

Common Pitfalls

Failure to identify existing skills
Not understanding what is being asked
Complacency and lack of preparation
Not knowing who to ask for help
Not getting adequate feedback
Not seeking advice or getting poor advice
Nervousness in exams and interviews
Lack of appropriate fitness training
Not understanding the role
Not understanding the organisation
Not understanding core competencies
Panicking under pressure
Not answering the question asked
Lack of structure to answers
Not providing enough information
Not contributing during group exercises
Lack of consideration for diversity

Common Concerns

I don’t know what to expect
I don’t know if I can do it
I’m not good at interviews
What if I fail
I don’t think I’m good enough
How do I prepare
How do I know if I’m preparing the right way
I’m not fit enough
I’m too young/old
I’m not good at exams
I’m dyslexic

We have helped hundreds of Police Officers achieve their goal of becoming successful Police Officers. We know what works and what doesn’t.

The information available regarding the role and process is basic and doesn’t take your specific needs and skills in to account. Feedback is essential to success and that is where we come in.

It’s a certain type of person that is drawn to becoming a Police Officer. Often compelled by a desire to be more, to do more and to help more. A desire for their time to matter more. Selfless, self sacrificing people who realise that a career in the Police is more than just a job.

Last year, over 6000 people applied to join Police Scotland. People who have a genuine passion to help others, people who will do the right things for the right reasons, people who stand up for the rights of others, selfless people; maybe, people like you.

Unfortunately, only 12% of these applicants were successful. The Police recruitment

process is quite rightly challenging and many fall short. It’s rarely a lack of ability, desire or aptitude. The vast majority of people simply don’t know where to focus their efforts when it comes to preparing for the process.

“I had failed the Police Application
process on two occasions previously. Recruiting Heroes took the time to go through the competencies in depth and how I could play to my strengths during the interview.

I believe this was largely the reason I was eventually successful. I would

highly recommend Recruiting Heroes to anyone looking to join.”

Constable Ross Love

The Recruiting Heroes team have had the benefit of having been the interviewer, but also know how it feels to be where you are. We know exactly what is required to be successful.

This is why Recruiting Heroes exists, to guide, help and inspire good people like you to become great Police Officers.

Remember, the process is more than just an interview. Only half of those who are unsuccessful fall short at the interview stages, the majority of the other half fall short prior to even getting to interview, so don’t underestimate the importance of preparing for the other elements.

Don’t let an application form, exam, fitness test, interview, uncertainty or anxiety get in the way of your dream career.

Together we can remove the unknown and help you prepare for success. It’s time to Make the Change, it’s time to Make a Difference.

Teamwork makes the dreamwork!