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Saving lives as the first call of response, protecting others from any type of threat or danger, and generally keeping the country safe are all incredibly important jobs.

You could be working on the frontline for one of the country’s emergency services, to serve and protect for the police, the prison and probation service, the fire service, the ambulance service, the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the Army, the RAF, or UK Border Force.

It’s not for the faint hearted, but if you think you’ve got what it takes, our protective services study programmes will make a whole range of exciting and challenging careers available to you.

Protective Services Sector Guide

What can I study?

Protective Services

National Foundation Diploma in
Uniformed Protective Services

H

Certificate/Diploma in
Preparation for Public Services

H

Introductory Diploma in
Public Services

H

Campus Key

  • C City
  • H Hillsborough
  • A Advanced Technology Centre

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:

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

HARRY LOY

Former Public Services student

“If anyone has aspirations to join the police force like me, then I really recommend this programme.”

CHLOE THOMPSON

CHLOE THOMPSON

Former Public Services student

“The support I have had at all times has been so positive. It's been about me and what I can do. My tutors have all helped me grow as a person, with confidence and a positive outlook on the future.”

Uniform Services
Uniform Services

Where you will be Studying

Our protective services students train at our Hillsborough. 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

Example Careers

Police officer

Starting Salary

£19,000

Experienced Salary

£41,500

Firefighter

Starting Salary

£24,200

Experienced Salary

£32,200

Prison officer

Starting Salary

£22,000

Experienced Salary

£38,000

Job Information

Key skills needed:

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

Total No. of jobs

8,850

In South Yorkshire by 2028

100 NEW JOBS JOBS created in South Yorkshire by 2028

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