Vacancy Information
You already have a career you love - now you want a different challenge in your spare time. As a special constable officer you'll have the same uniform and powers as regular officers. From being first on the scene and taking knives off the streets to educating young people, you'll be working alongside regular police officers and PCSOs to make Sussex safer.
Our 'Specials', as the special constables are known, come from all walks of life. Specials are men and women of all races and faiths. They're teachers, taxi drivers, chefs, accountants and secretaries and they all volunteer a minimum of 16 hours a month. When you join Sussex Police, you become part of our policing family - we are with you each step of the way.
What does your spare time look like? Do something Special.
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.
- 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.
- Not have more than 6 penalty points on your driving license within three years prior to the application date. (You do not need a driving license to apply)
- There are a number of jobs that are considered incompatible with the role of special constable. To be sure that your current employment will not prevent your application from proceeding please see below or contact us on careers@sussex.pnn.police.uk.
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 or employees receive fair and equitable treatment.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who are from different ethnic backgrounds and experiences.