Could you be part of something special? To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need a diverse workforce with a range of skills and abilities to deliver a first-class service to the communities of Gwent.
There is no such thing as a typical Special Constable. In Gwent we have Special Constables who come from a wide set of backgrounds and work in all sorts of careers. We have Specials who work in IT, food production, teaching, the airline industry, administration, hospitality, and the public sector. We welcome Specials who are full time carers, students, and those who are retired. We are a diverse team who recognise that one of our great strengths is that we all bring something unique to the team, and we all have something different to offer.
Volunteering as a Special Constable is a great way to give something back to your community, challenge yourself and develop new skills. Specials are a committed and valued team of skilled volunteer Constables, integrated into the force and to play a vital role in protecting and reassuring our communities.
As a Special Constable, you will be working alongside and supporting regular police officers operationally, through high visibility patrols, responding to reported incidents and assisting the public. You will play a crucial role contributing to the delivery of the policing priorities for Gwent. You will make new friends, see life from a new perspective and play a key role as leaders in our communities.
Volunteering hours are flexible and you can fit your volunteering around your personal commitments. All of our Special Constables have other commitments, full time jobs, families, studies, and many other responsibilities. We understand that and we work hard to make the Special Constabulary a flexible volunteering opportunity that fits around you. The initial training is the only part of the role that has set dates which are mandatory, after the initial training phase, it’s over to you to decide when you want to volunteer as police officers. All we ask is that you volunteer 16 hours per month as a minimum, so that you can keep your skills up to date.
You will be fully trained to undertake your volunteering role, with operational safety training, first aid, powers and legislation and much more.
The Special Constabulary is a unique opportunity to be part of something bigger. If you join the police family as a volunteer Special Constable, you’ll gain skills and experiences to last a lifetime.
We are currently recruiting for our March 2027 intake, starting the 3rd of March 2027, with training on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays.
Training Days:
Every Wednesday evening (18:00 - 19:00)
Every Saturday (09:00 - 17:00)
In addition to this, there will be a requirement to attend some weekday sessions, which will total 9 working days, this will be:
Monday 10th of May - Thursday 13th of May (07:30 - 16:30)
Monday 17th of May - Thursday 20th of May (07:30 - 16:30)
In Addition:
Friday 9th of April (09:00 - 17:00)
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of May (09:00 - 17:00)
Application Process
Following your application and the completion of the online tests, successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview.
If you are successful at interview stage you will have to attend the following assessments: fitness test; drugs and biometric tests; medical test (dates yet to be released).
The Competency and Values Framework is also available to download, this will give you an overview of the attributes and values that will be assessed at interview stage:
Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing
Please note that there are several other sources of information on policing, the Special Constabulary, and Gwent Police priorities, which are available online for further reading.
Any queries please e-mail centralrecruitment@gwent.police.uk
Welsh language
We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.
Positive Action Support – Recruitment
To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities. We offer Positive Action support for individuals from groups currently underrepresented within Gwent Police, including women (if applying to become a police officer), people from ethnic heritage backgrounds, and people who identify as disabled and/or neurodivergent. For more information, please review the Positive Action guidance below or contact the Positive Action team via email: positive.action@gwent.police.uk
Disability Confident Employer
We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.
Y Gymraeg
Rydym yn falch i fod yn wasanaeth heddlu sy'n siarad Cymraeg ac rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan ymgeiswyr gyda sgiliau Cymraeg.
Cymorth Gweithredu Cadarnhaol – Recriwtio
Er mwyn i ni allu darparu plismona rhagorol i bawb, mae angen pobl o bob cefndir arnom ni, gydag amrywiaeth eang o brofiadau proffesiynol a phrofiadau bywyd, er mwyn i ni allu cynrychioli ein cymunedau go iawn. Rydym yn cynnig cymorth Gweithredu Cadarnhaol i unigolion o grwpiau heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol yn Heddlu Gwent ar hyn o bryd, gan gynnwys menywod (os ydych chi'n ymgeisio i fod yn swyddog heddlu), pobl o gefndiroedd treftadaeth ethnig, a phobl â hunaniaeth anabl a/neu niwroamrywiol. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth, edrychwch ar y canllawiau Gweithredu Cadarnhaol isod neu cysylltwch â'r tîm Gweithredu Cadarnhaol trwy e-bostio: positive.action@gwent.police.uk
Cyflogwr Hyderus o ran Anabledd
Rydym yn cael ein cydnabod fel cyflogwr hyderus o ran anabledd. Ein nod yw recriwtio a chadw pobl anabl, a phobl â chyflyrau iechyd, er mwyn eu sgiliau a'u talent. Gallwch nodi ar y ffurflen gais a oes angen unrhyw gymorth neu addasiadau arnoch chi i'ch galluogi i wneud y swydd, neu i gynorthwyo eich cais.
