At a glance
From counter narcotics operations in the Caribbean to complex cyber-crime investigations, you'll play a crucial part in enforcing the strict code of conduct that comes with life in the Royal Navy.
Job Role
Royal Navy Police
Maintain the vital service discipline that keeps every Naval mission on track.
- £18,500 - £56,000
- GCSEs
- Surface Fleet
- Warfare
- Rating level
£25,200
The minimum you’ll earn after training
NVQs
Get funding for qualifications
£56,383
Potential earnings as you progress
6 weeks
Of paid holiday every year
Free
Medical and dental care
Travel
All around the world
I’ve been involved in everything from counter narcotics operations on a ship in the Caribbean, to complex cybercrime investigations with multiple suspects.
Role details
What you’ll do
The Royal Navy Police (RNP) provide a wide ranging policing and investigative service to the Royal Navy at home and abroad. Including a global reach criminal investigation capability, operational detention in the maritime environment, the exploitation of evidence at sea. This includes, policing at sea, across the main naval port areas in the UK, and in a number of overseas locations; including the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.
Your role
- Throughout your career in the RNP, you will receive a variety of law enforcement and specialist training and be employed in a wide range of uniform and plain clothes capacities.
- You might be conducting a community policing and crime prevention role one day, investigating a serious crime the next, or be involved in counter piracy and counter narcotics operations in the Caribbean.
- At sea, your role encompasses an array of vital executive functions such as the Ship's flight Deck Officer; responsible for the safe launch and recovery of the ships helicopter.
- You'll also work alongside other police forces and make a recognised contribution to the national and international intelligence framework for a safer and secure tomorrow.
Pay & benefits
- A salary that rises to £25,200 after initial training
- Earn in excess of £56,383 as your career progresses"
- An excellent pension scheme
- Six weeks of paid holiday every year
- Free medical and dental care
Skills for life
Qualifications you'll gain
- An Advanced Apprenticeship in Policing
- The opportunity to study for GCSEs, A-Levels, NVQs or a degree
Skills you'll develop
- The discipline and organisational skills needed to be part of a global law enforcement organisation
- General policing, as well as more specialist skills such as forensics and crime scene investigation
Eligibility
- Aged 18 to 37
- At least 2 GCSEs at grades A-C (9-4) (or Scottish equivalent), which must include English language and Mathematics
- A full UK Driving Licence covering manual vehicles must be held when you apply
- You must be a United Kingdom citizen or British Dual National. Dual Nationality restrictions do apply
- You must have lived in the UK for 5 years continuously prior to application
- Minimum height of 145cm
- A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 28 (between 17 and 27 if under 18)
Skills & Interests
- Team players and independent thinkers
- A passion for helping people
- Physical and mental fitness
- Strong communication skills
- A love of travel and adventure
Joining Process
From picking your role to starting on your first day, these are the steps you'll take to join as a rating.
Step 1
Submit an application
Once you’ve registered your interest and have satisfied the basic eligibility criteria, you will be sent an online application form
Step 2
Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA)
You’ll be tested on: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Work Rate, Spatial Reasoning, Electrical Comprehension and Mechanical Comprehension.
To prepare, you can practise the DAA
Step 3
Interview
A formal interview to talk through your suitability for the role. This is normally conducted using your own device over the Shine video platform
Step 4
Candidate Preparation Course (CPC)
This four-day induction to life in the Royal Navy, including a Swimming Test and a fitness assessment, is a pass or fail course
Step 5
Start training
Once you’ve passed a Security Check, you’ll be offered a place at HMS Raleigh
Career Progression
From responsibilities to pay, find out where this role can take you.
Day one
Start training at HMS Raleigh, prepare for life at sea
Year one
Complete marinisation, start the Royal Navy Police Initial Course
First promotion
Become Leading Royal Navy Police Officer, issued Warrant Card
Second promotion
Second promotion Pass Senior Rates Leadership Course, become Petty Officer
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