Special Constable New Recruit - Volunteer Police Officer Opportunities - Starting September 2026

Are you someone who has always dreamt of becoming a Police Officer however, your day job has taken you in a different direction?

Special Constables are volunteer police officers and have been around for over 190 years after being formed in 1831! As you can imagine the role has evolved over the years and now is an integral part policing across England, Scotland and Wales, even internationally in countries like the United States and Canada. We always say being part of history is something amazing and joining up to being a Special Constable is certainly that.

Special Constables come from all walks of life, we currently have: teacher, taxi drivers, accountants and secretaries all working for the Special Constabulary.

If any of the above is for you, then you will love the role of Special Constable and here is why:

• Your time is precious therefore, you only need to volunteer a minimum of 16 hours a month.
• Put you through Personal Safety Training that will keep you and others safe.
• Invest in training to equip you with law, process and policy
• Give you the same warranted powers and uniform as regular officers.
• Make sure you are supported, cared for and have regular catch ups with your supervisor.
• Get the opportunity to be involved in a variety of policing needs from response, neighbourhood and local/ national events.

Are you someone who has always dreamt of becoming a Police Officer however, your day job has taken you in a different direction?

Special Constables are volunteer police officers and have been around for over 190 years after being formed in 1831! As you can imagine the role has evolved over the years and now is an integral part policing across England, Scotland and Wales, even internationally in countries like the United States and Canada. We always say being part of history is something amazing and joining up to being a Special Constable is certainly that.

Special Constables come from all walks of life, we currently have: teacher, taxi drivers, accountants and secretaries all working for the Special Constabulary.

If any of the above is for you, then you will love the role of Special Constable and here is why:

• Your time is precious therefore, you only need to volunteer a minimum of 16 hours a month.
• Put you through Personal Safety Training that will keep you and others safe.
• Invest in training to equip you with law, process and policy
• Give you the same warranted powers and uniform as regular officers.
• Make sure you are supported, cared for and have regular catch ups with your supervisor.
• Get the opportunity to be involved in a variety of policing needs from response, neighbourhood and local/ national events.

Please note, commitment throughout our recruitment journey is vital and whilst, we will actively support you through the process as much as possible, failure to engage in the process will result in your application being withdrawn.

Please note that the application form is no longer a full Competency Based Questionnaire and basic information only is required for your application form submission to be complete therefore please do not hesitate and complete this stage of the process as soon to avoid disappointment.   

Key Dates:

Advert Closes - 9th June 2026 09.00am

Situational Judgement Test - 1st - 8th June 2026 - online

Interviews (Microsoft Teams) - W/C 15th June 2026

Pre-Employment Evening - 15th July (4.30 - 8pm) - Police Headquarters, Winsford.

Start Date - 26th September 2026

Training overview:

* Please note, training dates are subject to change*

If you are unavailable for any of the training period, you will need to advise HR Talent Acquisition at the earliest opportunity. 

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