APPLICATIONS are now open for the latest intake of police officers across the country.

Police Scotland is urging people to apply from all walks of life, who can bring diverse skills and passions to the job.

Officer are paid a salary of around £30,000, which rises following completion of one year of service.

A police spokesperson said: "Being a police officer is less about formal qualifications and all about the skills you already have, skills that get added to every day.

"Those skills come from the jobs you do, the community you live in, your friends, family and the expectations and values that you set yourself.

"The skills that we will look for during the police officer selection process and develop through our high-quality training programmes will allow you to confidently uphold the law and make a difference to the people, places, and communities of Scotland.

"If you are over 18-years-old, physically fit, have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years at the point of application and have a manual driving licence you could already have the skills we need."

Apply now by visiting orlo.uk/ypQVx.