Special Constable - (LP25, C1)
Becoming a Special Constable gives you the chance to work alongside regular police officers, bring skills and experiences from your day job and give something back to your local community.
Leicestershire Police Specials are volunteer Police Officers with the same powers as regular officers and typically spend around four hours a week, or more, working alongside and supporting regular officers to play a pivotal role in helping to police Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
As a special, the demands are ever changing, and the role is just as much about supporting victims, providing reassurance and building relationships as it is about flashing lights and handcuffs. You could make a valuable contribution to your community, while also developing your skills and learning to think on your feet.
If you’re looking for an exciting new and a unique volunteering experience, look no further. Our training package and ongoing mentoring gives you valuable experience and life skills.
Want to find out more? Register for one of our Special Constable Information Sessions!
Key Accountabilities
- Carrying out high-visibility foot patrols to deter and detect criminals.
- Educating businesses and the community about crime and how to avoid it to reduce crime and people's fear of it happening.
- Talking to schoolchildren about crime reduction and community safety to help them stay safe and make the right choices.
- Confronting anti-social behaviour on the streets such as gangs or intimidating behaviour.
- Managing alcohol-related incidents such as public drunkenness or violence.
- Imposing road safety laws in local communities.
- Conducting house-to-house enquiries to gather information and support larger enquiries.
- Taking part in police operations to disrupt and arrest offenders.
The must haves
- 17 ½ years old on application and 18 years old on appointment.
- Must be a UK Citizen, EU Citizen with EU Settled Status, a Commonwealth Citizen or Foreign National with no restrictions on your stay in the United Kingdom.
- In good health, and of good character.
The recruitment process will consist of:
- National Sift
- Application Form
- Assessment Centre
- Pre-employment Checks
What’s in it for you?
At Leicestershire Police, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of benefits such as Blue Light Card (discounts)and so much more.
Next Steps
If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you. Please click apply to complete your application.
- Vacancy closes on Sunday, 9 March at 23:55.
- Assessment Centres are expected to be held mid-March, 5th April, 10th May with an evening assessment centre on the 3rd June 2025.
- If successful, your anticipated start date will be September 2025. Training will last for 5 months and will cover weekends and 2 or 3 evenings each week, throughout this period. If you are unable to commit to the training timetable or start date, please set up job alerts for the next campaign. Training will take place at our Force Headquarters in Enderby. Further details will be made available outlining the timetable and course content.
Who we are
The area we are responsible for covers over 2,500 square kilometres (over 965 square miles) and has a population of over one million. There is a rich diversity of communities all with their own policing needs. From widely diverse backgrounds with very different personalities and aspirations, everyone who joins us plays a positive part in community policing - whether you're out there in a highly visible role or behind the scenes.
To find out more about Leicestershire Police and understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website.
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has considered a career in policing to apply. We’re particularly keen to increase the number of females and candidates from black and minority ethnic communities and the LGBT community, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.