Special Constable Birmingham, England
Job description
Grade: Volunteer
Salary: Volunteer
Can you see yourself doing something Special?
If so, we need you!
Our Special Constables are a huge part of the West Midlands Police family. Last year they volunteered over 20,000 hours to support the service we offer the public.
They are integral members of our neighbourhood teams, our front-line response teams, helping to support our most vulnerable victims in Public Protection, Force CID, Operations, Motorway Policing - the opportunities are endless.
Who are we looking for?
Individuals who share our values and have a real passion for people and communities, with a desire to make a difference through policing in the West Midlands. Good communicators with a calm, confident personality; problem solvers; team players; and people who easily build relationships and response other people.
Our current Specials come from all walks of life- we have a pilot , a medical doctor, students, stay at home parents, teachers, bank workers, other WMP staff..... the list is endless!
Take a look at a few of our Special Constable's who are currently using their skills gained within their full time employment, to help them give back to the community they love through their voluntary role with us:
Could that be you?
We are here to prevent crime, protect the public and help those in need. Our people are proud of what they do and we know the value of continually listening and learning as we continually grow and evolve.
Does that sound like you? Why not join us?
Working in a voluntary role as a Special Constable offers a rewarding opportunity to help make a difference in our local communities our special constables work alongside our regular officers. You could be patrolling with our neighbourhood teams, responding to emergency calls, opening investigations, working with traffic or policing major events.
To become a Special Constable you should be prepared to train hard in your own time during evenings and weekends and be willing to offer a minimum of sixteen hours per month to perform the role. In return we offer full training and support to ensure you are prepared and fully equipped for this role.
Our next intakes are due to take place in January and March 2023 with training to take around 10-15 weeks (please note, intake and training dates are subject to change)
Eligibility Requirements:
The people of the West Midlands deserve an excellent service so we are looking for the best people to join us and demonstrate our values. In order to be eligible to apply you must meet the below requirements:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Live within the West Midlands Police Force Area
- Nationality:
- Candidates from outside of the United Kingdom, must have indefinite leave to remain and no restrictions on their right to work or remain in the UK
- Residency:
- Candidates are required to be UK Residents for the last three years
- Occupation:
- There are many occupations which could preclude you from joining the Special Constabulary due to conflicts of interest. Some of these roles include Security Guards, Armed Forces Personnel, Traffic Officers, Bailiffs and Immigration Officers to name a few. The Recruitment Team will contact you regarding your Occupation to review if this would be a potential conflict
- Medical/Fitness:
- When applying for the role candidates must be able/ready to run the bleep test to a level of 5.4
Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
Diversity and Inclusion Vision: Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities.
