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Recruitment Events

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Police Officer Recruitment Drop-in Event

Do you have the passion, resilience and skills to be a police officer? If so, then come along to our police officer recruitment drop-in event in East Kilbride on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 any time from 5.30pm – 8.30pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet our recruitment specialists, ask questions about the application process and get first-hand insight into what it takes to join Police Scotland.

The event is taking place at Police Scotland’s Jackton Recruitment and Training Centre, Eaglesham Road, East Kilbride, G75 8GR. Parking is available on-site.

What to expect?

At the event, attendees can:

  • Try the mock fitness bleep test and get a feel for the physical requirements of the role. Please be advised that attendees should wear appropriate clothing and footwear if taking part.
  • Meet our vetting team and find out about our background checks and vetting process.
  • Experience our virtual reality (VR) headset and step into the shoes of a police officer through a live-action, interactive scenario that showcases a typical day on the job.
  • Chat with our probationers and hear from new recruits about their journey and experiences in the role so far.

Lecture theatre talks

Our recruitment team will be running a series of short presentation talks throughout the evening. These presentations will take place at the following times:

  • 5.40pm - 6pm
  • 6.20pm - 6.40pm
  • 7pm - 7.20pm

No registration is needed – drop in at a time that suits you between 5.30pm – 8.30pm.

If you have any questions ahead of the event, please email:
RecruitmentPoliceOfficerEvents@scotland.police.uk

We’re recruiting now! If you are ready for a job like no other, you can apply online.

 

We run various recruitment events throughout the year

Police Scotland support those who wish to become police officers, special constables or police staff by hosting various online and in-person recruitment events throughout the year.

At our events you will have the opportunity to ask questions of our experienced recruitment team and learn more about the recruitment process, what to expect from the job, the training you will receive and the wide range of benefits available.

Police Scotland is committed to increasing the number of officers and staff from under-represented groups and run a range of bespoke events to ensure everyone has fair access to our recruitment opportunities.

If you have questions about any of the events we host, email us: RecruitmentPoliceOfficerEvents@scotland.police.uk

We’re recruiting now! If you are ready for a job like no other, you can apply online on the Jobs section of the Police Scotland website.

To view our upcoming events please click on the link below:

Recruitment Events - Police Scotland

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