Fitness Testing for Police Officers
You will need strength and stamina to deal effectively with dynamic situations and be able to defend yourself and others.
Below are some answers to frequently asked questions.
You will need to wear sports kit and trainers.
Bring your sports kit, trainers, water and towel.
You may also want to bring a snack such as a banana.
Yes, you will take your test with several other candidates.
Yes, you will have the opportunity to warm up before taking the test.
Hopefully you will have familiarised yourself with the test in the weeks leading up to it, however full instructions will be given on the day of the test.
If you are ill or injured you should not take the test.
You should notify the Recruitment Team at the earliest opportunity and they will rebook you on to another test date:
Yes of course you can, but please do not take the test if you are injured.
Yes you will be invited back at a later date to retake the test.
The fitness test takes place at the hiring Force Headquarters.
- Dorset Police - Winfrith
- Devon & Cornwall Police – Middlemoor, Exeter.
There is only one type of test you can take during the recruitment process and your training period.
We have a team of trained fitness assessors who officiate the test.
Yes you can.
No. The swim element does not currently form part of the recruitment fitness test.
Please note however it is essential that you are able swim as the Police Constable training includes Life Saving Certificate.