Vacancy Information
Following the recent development of a rank structure in the Sussex Police Special Constabulary to support of the continued growth and strategic ambition of the Special Constabulary Sergeant, we would like to invite applications for promotion to the role of special sergeant prior to a posting panel process. We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and motivated individuals who will provide visible and accessible supervision for all special constables within their team.
The post is open to all special constables internally and externally who have independent patrol status.
Key Responsibilities
As a special sergeant you will provide leadership and to special constables within your team, whilst enhancing the integration between your special constables and regular officers. You will be responsible for the professional management of specials constables, ensuring that all our specials have a positive and rewarding volunteering experience with Sussex Police.
You will contribute to visible local policing by supporting the planning and deployment of Special Constables in accordance with divisional/command or local needs to tackle problems and priorities within Sussex Police’s communities. Through the development of relationships with your district, you will enable effective partnership working and ensure that the Special Constabulary is considered within all resource and planning activity.
As a valued member of the Special Constabulary Management Team, you will contribute to future planning activity for areas such as the attraction, recruitment and training of new special constables, as well as the retention and development of our existing specials, ensuring individual needs are considered and talent is nurtured.
You can find out more about the specific responsibilities within the role profile attached below.
Skills & Experience
As an independent patrol special constable, you will lead by example and readily identify opportunities to provide operational support within your district. You will need to have the ability to develop and motivate individuals to achieve their individual and shared team aims.
Your interpersonal skills will enable you to build relationships with your special constables and regular colleagues and your flexible professional approach will enable you deliver the best possible outcomes for the specials in your team and Sussex’s communities.
Please note that shortlisting for these posts will be carried out against the competency, knowledge, skills and experience section within the application form.
Contact Details
For further information about this role please contact Det. Supt. Rachel Carr
The closing date for applications is 05/02/2023
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 the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and 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.
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.
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Additional Information
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