Special Constable - Various Locations
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.
31/12/2021, 23:55
Special Constables are volunteers who work with and support Cheshire Constabulary to achieve the force priorities and objectives.
Special Constables come from all walks of life, we currently have: teacher, taxi drivers, accountants and secretaries all working for the Special Constabulary.
As a Special Constable, you are required to volunteer a minimum of 16 hours a month. You will be a vital link between the regular police force and the local community.
Once you have completed training, you have the same powers as regular officers and wear the same uniform. Undergoing the training and then undertaking patrols makes a welcome break from day-to-day life, bringing excitement and challenge with every day you volunteer.
Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves. The Equality Act 2010 supports individuals within specific underrepresented groups, known as the nine protected characteristics. It seeks to ensure that they can compete with other applicants on an equal basis to secure employment. Underrepresented groups include;
- People of ethnic minority
- Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
- Gender in relation to female representation.
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)
- All other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010
We want great officers and we also encourage individuality. We want you to be you.
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 Diversity.Equality.Inclusion@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
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.
This vacancy is closed to applications.
