Special Constable 1891467, - Ref:1891467
Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.
Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.
Recently awarded the most improved force in the country after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency, and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone.
Special Constables are a vital part of the UK police service, helping to divert crime and interacting with the diverse communities that they serve.
Greater Manchester Police believe that Specials are an integral part of our police family, and by working alongside regular Police Officers and Teams, they provide a flexible, visible, responsive, and committed resource.
As a Special Constable, youll be provided with full Training, Uniform, and Equipment, and have all the powers and authorities of a regular Police Officer. You will also receive out of pocket expenses.
GMP are looking for long-term Special Constables to join our current establishment, who are committed, motivated, flexible, have good interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to think on their feet in challenging situations.
We welcome individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds. Being a Special Constable allows you to bring along and transfer relevant skills, experience, and knowledge from your day job and/or previous life experience and give something back to the communities of Greater Manchester.
The Expectation
Training to be a Special Constable takes place over 10-12 weekends across a 3-month period, and Personal Safety Training over 8 consecutive weekdays (Mon-Fri and Mon-Wed).
Please consider the commitment necessary for the role before applying for this vacancy.
We ask our Specials to volunteer a minimum 16 hours of their time per month.
The Special Constable recruitment process consists of the below stages, as follows:
Online application
Initial Application Sift Against the Eligibility Criteria (see below) or can we provide a link to the eligibility criteria instead if its listed on the website
College of Policing National Online Sift
GMP in-house interview - evaluating your values and behaviours aligned to the standards and expectations of a Special Constable
Pre-employment checks - which includes Proof of ID and Address, Fitness Test (5.4 bleep test), Medical, Biometrics (fingerprints & DNA), Vetting Checks and References.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment as a Special Constable:
You must be a UK or Irish citizen, or an EU citizen with EU settled or pre-settled status, or a commonwealth citizen or foreign national with no restrictions on your right to live and work in the UK.
You can apply aged 17 but must be 18 on appointment
You must be Resident in the UK for 3-years prior to
applying
If you have been out of the country for more than 6-
months in the last 3-years, then you will have to
provide sufficient information for consideration for us
to carry out necessary security vetting checks
You must be a British citizen, member of EC or EEA,
and resident in the UK free of restrictions with an
indefinite leave to remain
You must have No outstanding County Court Judgments
must be satisfied
If registered as Bankrupt, you will only be considered
after 3-years from discharge date
You must have no visible Tattoos on your Hands, Face,
or Neck
You will Not be considered if you have any convictions
for Theft, Dishonesty, Violence, or Public Order
Offences
Drink Driving Conviction 10-year preclusion
Driving Without Insurance 5-year preclusion
You must have No Cautions or Juvenile Convictions for
recordable offences within the last 5-years
Security roles are a potential conflict of interest so you
may not be eligible
Please check that you are eligible to apply and meet all the criteria above before applying for this role and read through all the attached documents.
If you have any queries or require further information with regards to your eligibility, please email gmprecruitment1@gmp.police.uk before you apply to the Special Constabulary.
If you have a disability and you require support with your application, please let us know so we can consider and support you with any reasonable adjustments you may require. If you need any support completing this application, please contact gmprecruitment1@gmp.police.uk and the recruitment team will be happy to assist.