Special Sergeant

Special Sergeant – Transferee Opportunities 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Role type Special Constable Business Area Neighbourhood Department Local Policing Location Chester, Ellesmere Port Salary If this is a paid, part‑time role the salary quoted will be pro‑rata based on the hours worked per annum. Hours per week Volunteer Closing date 11/12/2025, 23:55 Job Description Special Sergeant – 2 transferee opportunities (1 x Chester, 1 x Ellesmere Port). We are seeking a dedicated, motivated and experienced Special Sergeant or a Special Constable looking for promotion to provide frontline leadership within our Special Constabulary. This role supports community policing, supervises Special Constables on duty, looks after the welfare and growth of a team and plays a key part in delivering safe, effective and visible policing. Key Responsibilities Supervise and mentor Special Constables. Lead teams at community events, planned operations and emergency incidents. Deliver clear tasking, briefings and debriefings for duty teams. Support operational planning and ensure effective deployment of Special officers. What We’re Looking For Experience as a Special Constable/Sergeant, achieving Independent Patrol Status. Proven leadership ability and strong communication skills. Good understanding of relevant legislation and policing procedures. Why Join Us? Opportunities for personal development, training and skill‑building. Work alongside dedicated officers in a supportive and professional environment. Play a vital part in keeping communities safe. Role Profile Documents available for download: Special Sergeant.docx (668 KB) and Special Sergeant.pdf (100 KB). The Competency Values Framework (CVF) The CVF provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes behaviours required by all officers and will be used in the recruitment process to assess suitability for the role. Having detailed knowledge of the framework is not a requirement, but applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves to support the recruitment process. EEO Statement Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce representative of the community it serves. Applications are welcomed from all under‑represented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process. Under‑represented groups include people of ethnic minority background, individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, gender‑based representation for PC entry routes, gender representation for staff entry routes, and the LGBTQ+ community. #J-18808-Ljbffr