Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) i
Locations: Across Lancashire
We are recruiting Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) across Lancashire.
These are full-time, permanent roles, with part-time and flexible working options considered after training.
About the Role
PCSOs are at the heart of neighbourhood policing. You will provide a visible, reassuring presence in communities, working closely with the public and police officers to prevent crime and build trust.
This is a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day.
What You’ll Do
- Engage with people from all backgrounds
- Build relationships within local communities
- Identify and help solve local issues
- Patrol neighbourhoods on foot
- Provide crime prevention advice
- Support policing activity (e.g. CCTV gathering)
- Work with schools, young people, and community groups
(PCSOs do not have powers of arrest, but play a key role in reducing crime and increasing public confidence)
Our Commitment to Diversity
We want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Locations
We recruit local people to serve their communities across Lancashire, from Fleetwood to Skelmersdale, and the Ribble Valley to Whitworth.
You’ll be asked to select your preferred posting area during application.
Recruitment Process - Important Dates:
- National Sift: 5–12 October 2026
- Interviews: 9–13 November 2026 (Hutton HQ)
- Pre-employment Checks: From 1 December 2026
- Start Date: 1 March 2027
Training lasts 8 weeks at Hutton HQ (no leave permitted during this period).
How to Apply
Find out more:
https://joinus.lancashire.police.uk/explore-our-roles/police-community-undefined-office/
Or email: PCSORecruitment@lancashire.police.uk
Important Information
- Closing date: 15 September 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
- Applicants unsuccessful in the last 3 months are not eligible for this intake
- Shift allowance is not paid during training
Join Us -
If you want to make a difference in your local community and be part of one of the best police forces in the country, apply now.
