Training and Probation
Probationary training lasts for two years. It is very intensive and individual progress is carefully monitored.
Training is undertaken at the Force Training and Recruitment Centre, the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan, and at your division. As you gain experience, we will be looking to identify any gaps in your knowledge and performance as well as any special aptitudes you have.
The Scottish Police College is a unique and highly disciplined environment - somewhere that will test you academically and physically. You will be representing the Force and you are expected to conduct yourself at all times in a professional and positive manner.
Training will continue be a vital aspect of your work and courses are run both locally and at the Scottish Police College – during which you will be continually assessed and counselled in relation to your performance.
You will be expected to address any gaps in your performance quickly and consistently. Failure to meet our standards could mean that you risk losing your future as an officer with this force.
Probationer Timetable
| Week | Type of Training | Duration | Location |
| Week 1 | Induction Course | 3 days | Force Training Centre |
| Week 2-11 | Initial Training (Fitness Test 1) | 10 weeks | Scottish Police College |
| Week 12 | Post Initial (incorporating Friday campaign night) | 1 week | Force Training Centre |
| Week 13-28 | Division | 16 weeks | Division |
| Week 29 | Skills Development Course (Fitness Test 2) | 1 week | Force Training Centre |
| Week 30 | Division | 13 weeks | Division |
| Week 42 | Pre-assessment | 2 days | Force Training Centre |
| Week 43- 45 | Reconvention (Fitness Test 3) | 3 weeks | Scottish Police College |
| Week 46- 82 | Division | 37 weeks | Division |
| Week 83 | Open Distance Learning Exam (Fitness Test 4) | 1 day | Force Training Centre |
| Week 83- 95 | Division | 13 weeks | Division |
| Week 96 | Confirmation/Tutor Course (Fitness Test 5) | 1 week | Force Training Centre |
| Week 104 | CONFIRMED in rank of constable | | |