Vacancy Information
Please note this is an expression of interest and not an application.
Are you interested in volunteering for Sussex Police in your free time? You can view our current volunteer vacancies here Current Vacancies – Police Jobs Surrey and Sussex
If there is no role advertised that takes your fancy but you are interested in volunteering please click apply now on this advert to express your interest and someone will be in touch regarding future roles.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
Police support volunteers (PSVs) are citizen volunteers who give their time freely to perform tasks which complement the duties performed by police officers and staff. This helps free up officers and staff to perform key operational duties.
Volunteering is rewarding and challenging, offering a unique opportunity to develop your skills and experience. You would be working within a diverse and supportive environment, bringing personal benefits and a huge sense of community involvement.
PSVs are important to us - you enhance the service that our officers and staff provide by sharing your unique skills and experience.
We currently have more than 100 PSVs working within our communities in a variety of roles from Volunteer Custody Van Drivers, to Volunteer Administrators, to Volunteer CCTV Viewers and many more besides.
Volunteering opportunities will vary from one location to another according to the identified needs of the police and their communities. We are looking for people who would like to get involved in a range of activities.
Skills & Experience
To volunteer you must be aged 18 or over, and have been a UK resident for a minimum of three years. If you are under 18, you may be interested in volunteering as a police cadet.
You must disclose any previous convictions, and consent to Sussex Police doing a standard National Police Vet Level 2 check (please note that having a criminal record will not necessarily exclude you from being considered for volunteering. Failure to disclose a criminal record which later becomes known will lead to instant dismissal from a volunteering role).
Applicants will be subjected to the same criteria as all members of the force. Further checks may be required depending on the Volunteer role being undertaken.
Applicants will not be accepted as Volunteers where there is a conflict of interest in their professional life or another volunteering role.
As part of their application, therefore, they are required to disclose the nature of their employment or details of other voluntary work undertaken.
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.