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The Role

Our Special Constables are volunteer police officers from all walks of life who dedicate their valuable spare time to policing their local communities in Surrey.

The hours you volunteer will make a real difference to the public of Surrey as you will help us to reduce crime - and the fear of crime - across the county, whilst gaining unique experiences that you are unlikely to encounter elsewhere.

In spite of these challenging times, our Special Constables (volunteer police officers) continue to dedicate their time to help us keep our communities safe. During the first lockdown (March - July) they volunteered over 14,500 hours, reflecting their ongoing commitment to the public of Surrey and helping us to ensure that Surrey is a county that is safe and feels safe. As we enter our second lockdown this support continues in abundance.

Over the forthcoming months, we aim to grow our Special Constabulary to increase our support to frontline policing. So if you are looking for a unique and rewarding volunteer role, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

Based across each of the 11 boroughs in Surrey, our Special Constables wear the same uniform and carry the same powers and responsibilities as our regular police officers.

To become a Special Constable you will be expected to attend an initial training course twice a week for up to 12 weeks. This course is intensive and incorporates many different aspects of policing and conflict resolution, but once complete you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to begin your journey with us.

You will then be expected to dedicate a minimum of 16 hours per month to your special constable duties, volunteering alongside our regular police officers carrying out a range of policing activities. This minimum commitment will enable you to maintain your operational competence and as you become more experienced in the role, there may be opportunities to specialise within our UAV (drone) team, our roads policing units or public order units.

Due to the level of commitment required, you should consider this a long-term volunteer role which will continue to offer new experiences and opportunities.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for individuals who have the drive, determination and willingness to learn to become a special constable.

You will need to have good communication skills and be able to think laterally to solve problems, often under pressure. You will encounter a wide range of challenging situations, and must be able to deal with conflict and interact with victims and members of the public calmly and confidently.

 

To become a special constable you will need to demonstrate that your values are aligned to our Police Code of Ethics and further information about this can be found here:

https://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Ethics/Ethics-home/Pages/Code-of-Ethics.aspx

 

Contact Details

If you have any specific questions about becoming a Special Constable, please contact us via email specials@surrey.pnn.police.uk

 

Eligibility

To apply for the role, you will:

Be aged 18 years or over when applying. There is no upper age limit. 

Hold a GCSE or equivalent (A*-C) in Maths and English.  **Please note that if you do not posses the required level two qualification, but hold higher qualifications in other subjects, your application will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Have lived in the UK for three continuous years, immediately prior to application. 

Have leave to enter or leave to remain and work in the UK for an indefinite period. 

Not be a member of the British National Party (BNP) or other relevant organisations, such as Combat 18 or The National Front. 

Be able to volunteer at least 16 hours a month. 

Not have tattoos which can be seen as discriminatory, violent or intimidating or could be offensive. 

Hold a manual driving license and not have more than 6 penalty points

 

Please note that due to the nature of the work of the Special Constabulary there are a number of occupations that are incompatible with the Office of Constable and persons holding these occupations cannot have their applications considered. These include the following:

Justices of the Peace; clerks to the courts; licensees; certified bailiffs/court warrant officers; members of private security organisations including security guards and door supervisors; private detectives and enquiry agents; serving members of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces (although military reservists may be appointed subject to certain conditions); traffic wardens; prison officers; police community support officers; members of the Crown Prosecution Service.

This is not an exhaustive list of precluded occupations. If you have a specific enquiry about your occupation and its compatibility with being a Special Constable, please do contact us for advice at the email address above.

For additional information on becoming a Special Constable, please see our recruitment guide - Special Constable Recruitment Guide

Diversity Statement

Surrey Police and Sussex Police are committed to providing quality in the service we deliver, the career opportunities we offer our people and to increase the diversity of our workforce to reflect the community we serve.  

We value diversity and inclusion and want to attract the best people for the roles available, regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, disability, social status and religious beliefs.  

We want to do all we can to encourage fair and inclusive opportunities, helping us to ensure that all individuals are properly supported and represented.  

We are committed to the elimination of unfair discrimination and we are determined to ensure that all our employees receive fair and equitable treatment.  

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who are from different ethnic backgrounds and experiences.

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