Vacancy Information

Please be advised this is not an application for the role. You will be notified when we are next open for applications.

You will be trained to use the same powers as regular police constables - there will be a lot for you to learn. Successful applicants will be expected to complete a initial training course over 15 alternative weekends and 13 weekday evenings.

After this you will complete operational training on Divisional where you be expected to volunteer a minimum of 16 hours a month.

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

The Role & Key Responsibilities

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.

Skills & Experience

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. If you don’t have this you can undertake a skills test which will assess your Maths and English level – if you meet the Level 2 standard your application will be allowed to continue. • 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 current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group • 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 six penalty points or more on your driving licence (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 at recruitment@sussex.police.uk.

Further Information

Sussex Police have a strong commitment to promoting equality, diversity and being an inclusive employer, with an aim of employing a workforce that represents and reflects the all of the diverse communities it serves.

We have worked really hard to create a safe, open and inclusive culture. We have a range of staff networking groups to provide specific support and advice and we are proud to be members of Stonewall and Disability Confident, and to be aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities so, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious beliefs. We actively encourage individuals from under- represented groups to apply.

To find out more visit our inclusion page. https://www.sussex.police.uk/police-forces/sussex-police/areas/careers/jobs/inclusion/