Vacancy Information
Have you considered transferring to or re-joining Surrey Police as a special constable?
We are currently welcoming applications for both transferees and re-joiners who hold or have recently held, Independent Patrol (or local force equivalent) Status to join us. This opportunity is also available to officers leaving the regular force through resignation or retirement.
We will have four intakes of transferee or rejoiner special constables each year. It is anticipated that from the date of application, candidates will be operationally ready within six months.
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
Key Responsibilities
As you already know, each shift will be different, with the same challenges and variety you will have already experienced, but with real opportunity for progression and development. This is both laterally into a specialist role such as within our Roads Policing Unit, our UAV (Drone) Team or working in close partnership with our Ambulance colleagues as part of our Joint Response Unit as examples, or by promotion within the Special Constabulary to lead a team of special constables yourself.
With an innovative and forward-thinking approach, Surrey’s special constables are equipped with the same technology, such as the latest personal issue Mobile Data Terminals and Body Worn Video, as regular officers.
To support you, Surrey Police have both a dedicated Volunteering Department and dedicated trainers to improve and aid the learning and development of our special constables both initially and through ongoing training and support.
Skills & Experience
After a successful written application and an interview based on the competency and values framework (CVF), an individual training needs analysis will be conducted. Everyone’s needs will be different and this two-way conversational approach will determine how much support you as an individual may require, with options such as ‘top-up’ or refresher training on certain areas, familiarisation training to address any local differences from your current force or, if required, a place on an initial training course to really equip you as best as possible to continue your policing career with Surrey Police.
Applicants wishing to transfer to Surrey Police at a rank of special sergeant or above will be considered against the current rank structure and associated responsibilities within the Surrey Special Constabulary to decide on equivalency.
Those currently within a specialist role wanting to transfer into the same role in Surrey, may be able to do so. This will be discussed with you on an individual basis to understand fully your existing knowledge and experience and the availability of that role in Surrey.
Contact Details
A number of the commonly asked questions are answered within the attached recruitment guide. If you have any specific questions about applying to re-join or transfer to Surrey Police as a special constable that are not answered, please do contact us via email at - specials@surrey.police.uk.
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.