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

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.

 

Eligibility

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.

 

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 Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are 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. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

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.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police