Special Constable

Description

Use your spare time to help us fight crime and support your local community

Our Specials are a vital resource in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in Derbyshire. Special Constables are dedicated individuals who, after a hard day at work in their regular job, still have the enthusiasm and drive it takes to devote some of their free time to help others.

Specials work alongside regular police officers and Police Community Support Officers to help police their local communities. Their position within the force is therefore very much appreciated and invaluable. They play a key role in crime reduction, detection and incident response by adding additional capacity to the services provided by regular officers. By providing a visible uniformed presence, special constables help to reduce the fear of crime and promote confidence within their local communities.

You will be a uniformed volunteer police officer, with the full range of police powers. To the average person in the street, there is nothing to distinguish that these officers are carrying out the role unpaid and in their spare time. If you’re looking for an exciting new challenge and a unique volunteering experience, look no further.

What you'll be doing

Carrying out high-visibility foot patrols to deter and detect criminals. Educating businesses and the community about crime and how to avoid it to reduce crime and people's fear of it happening. Talking to schoolchildren about crime reduction and community safety to help them stay safe and make the right choices. Confronting anti-social behaviour on the streets such as gangs or intimidating behaviour. Managing alcohol-related incidents such as public drunkenness or violence. Imposing road safety laws in local communities. Conducting house-to-house enquiries to gather information and support larger enquiries. Taking part in police operations to disrupt and arrest offenders. Join our to find out more about the role and speak to serving officers.

The must haves

17 ½ years old on application and 18 years old on appointment. Must be a UK Citizen, EU Citizen with EU Settled or Pre Settled Status, a Commonwealth Citizen or Foreign National with no restrictions on your stay in the United Kingdom. In good health, and of good character.

The recruitment process will consist of:

National Sift Application Form Assessment Centre Pre-employment Check

What’s in it for you?

At Derbyshire Constabulary, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of that if you join us you could enjoy.

Next Steps

To support you with your application we have provided some guidance on .

Vacancy closes on Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at 23:55. Assessment Centres will be held in September 2024. Cohort commences on 21 February 2025.

Who we are

Derbyshire Constabulary has a strong and unequivocal commitment to delivering a high-quality policing service for everyone in the county - whether for our one million residents or our ten million visitors to the Peak District. By joining us you'll play a unique role in helping us to keep Derbyshire as one of the safest places to live and work in England.

To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our .

---