Special Constable New Recruit - Volunteer Police Officer Opportunities - Starting from September 2024
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
24/06/2024, 09:00
Are you someone who has always dreamt of becoming a Police Officer however, your day job has taken you in a different direction?
Special Constables are volunteer police officers and have been around for over 190 years after being formed in 1831! As you can imagine the role has evolved over the years and now is an integral part policing across England, Scotland and Wales, even internationally in countries like the United States and Canada. We always say being part of history is something amazing and joining up to being a Special Constable is certainly that.
Special Constables come from all walks of life, we currently have: teacher, taxi drivers, accountants and secretaries all working for the Special Constabulary.
If any of the above is for you, then you will love the role of Special Constable and here is why:
- Your time is precious therefore, you only need to volunteer a minimum of 16 hours a month.
- Put you through Personal Safety Training that will keep you and others safe.
- Invest in training to equip you with law, process and policy
- Give you the same warranted powers and uniform as regular officers.
- Make sure you are supported, cared for and have regular catch ups with your supervisor.
- Get the opportunity to be involved in a variety of policing needs from response, neighbourhood and local/ national events.
Please note, commitment throughout our recruitment journey is vital and whilst, we will actively support you through the process as much as possible, failure to engage in the process will result in your application being withdrawn.
Please note that the application form is no longer a full Competency Based Questionnaire and basic information only is required for your application form submission to be complete therefore please do not hesitate and complete this stage of the process as soon to avoid disappointment.
If you miss your opportunity, or perhaps need more time, please register your interest here and we will email you ahead of our recruitment window opening again.
Intake start date: September 2024
Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.
Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:
- People of ethnic minority
- Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
- Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
- Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)
FOR POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT ONLY: The Constabulary recognises that some may possess additional skills such as fluency in other languages; if you have such a skill and are willing to be contacted about this potentially being considered in relation to deployment and posting decisions, please highlight this in the application. Please note that any posting decision will be made by the organisation as is its prerogative however in circumstances where there is a cultural-competence/skill that may also enhance the Constabulary's service to its communities then in consultation with an individual and their consent then a posting may be agreed accordingly.
If you have any queries in relation to diversity, equality and inclusion or have a request for any additional support you may need, please email Wellbeing.Engagement.Inclusion@cheshire.police.uk
Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information, referee information, full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained. You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have. The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as incomplete pages will not be saved. As part of the application process, you may be asked to provide evidence of your Qualifications, proof of identity and address, so it is important to make sure you have this information to hand before you complete your application.
