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Protective Services

Do you want a career where you can protect, serve, and make a real difference? The protective services sector includes roles in the police, fire and rescue, armed forces, prison service, and border control; all focused on keeping people safe and supporting communities.

With growing opportunities across Sheffield and the wider UK, these careers offer variety, challenge, and the chance to be part of something bigger.

Studying protective services at college prepares you physically and mentally for demanding yet rewarding roles, giving you the skills and confidence to take your first steps towards serving others.

Protective Services
What can i study
Public Services
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CAMPUS KEY
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HILLSBOROUGH
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ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

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Our protective services students train at our Hillsborough Campus. Students study in the very best facilities, using the best equipment and get the best opportunities around including:

  • sports facilities, including a gym
  • social spaces for working on group projects or relaxing between lessons
  • training days and residential courses
  • regular walks in the local area to practice navigation skills
  • working with community and voluntary organisations
  • experiencing major incident simulations
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Protective Services Careers

Profession Starting salary Experienced salary
Police officer £19,000 £41,500
Firefighter £24,200 £32,200
Prison officer £22,000 £38,000

Who we work with

We work with employer partners across the local region and beyond to provide work experience, masterclasses, workplace tours and other exciting opportunities. Some of our employer partners are:

Protective Services

  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • South Yorkshire Police Force
  • Yorkshire Ambulance Service
  • Army Cadets

Alyssia Broadhead Quote

"My course has prepared me for my next steps going forward by teaching me the transferable skills like teamwork, communication, leadership and professional writing through the course's structure."

Alyssia Broadhead

Protective Services Student

Job information

Key Skills Needed:

  • Patience
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Risk management
  • Knowledge of regulations and the law

Total No. of Jobs 12,205 in south yorkshire by 2030 353 NEW JOBS CREATED IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE BY 2030

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1. VISIT WWW.SHEFFCOL.AC.UK/COURSES
2. CHOOSE WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY
3. CLICK APPLY NOW
4. CREATE AN APPLICATION ACCOUNT
5. COMPLETE AND SUBMIT OUR APPLICATION FORM

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