Are you a current serving Police Community Support Officer looking for a new opportunity to continue making a positive difference in local communities? Nottinghamshire Police is seeking applications from experienced PCSOs who are ready to bring their skills, knowledge and commitment to neighbourhood policing in Nottinghamshire.
As a PCSO, you will play a vital role in engaging with the public, building confidence, supporting safer communities and working closely with colleagues across neighbourhood policing teams. This opportunity is aimed at individuals who already have PCSO experience within another Home Office police force and are ready to transfer their experience into Nottinghamshire Police.
Nottinghamshire Police are very proud to be able to offer excellent staff and officer wellbeing support including having an in-house Wellbeing Team and complementary counselling as part of our Employee Assistance Program. One of our priorities is to become an employer of choice.
Eligibility criteria
To apply, you must be a current serving PCSO with another Home Office police force. You must have successfully completed your probationary period, be fit for independent patrol and must be satisfactorily performing in your current role.
You must also be physically able to carry out the operational requirements of the role and hold a valid driving licence.
You must have had a minimum of three years continuous residency in the UK, with less than 12 months spend abroad in the last three years (with some exceptions for those living on a UK military base)
Application and selection process
After applying, initial sift checks will include tattoo eligibility, driving licence verification and right to work documentation.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, where they will have the opportunity to demonstrate their suitability, experience and motivation for transferring into the role with Nottinghamshire Police.
Pre-employment checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks before appointment. These may include occupational health clearance, vetting, references and biometrics (including substance misuse testing).
Candidates will also be asked to provide their two most recent performance development reviews, or equivalent documentation. Where these are not available, a line manager reference may be requested. A full force training record will also be required to help assess training requirements.
Training and posting
Training requirements will be considered based on previous skills, experience and training records. Transferee PCSOs may be required to undertake a training programme to ensure they are confident in Nottinghamshire Police standards, systems and PCSO powers, including relevant operational training such as personal safety training and first aid.
You will complete your training in our new, state of the art Training Centre at our headquarters, shared with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue. This is in a fantastic location next to Burntstump Country Park. Within our new building we have a gym, sports hall hosting evening sports activities and a subsidised canteen serving fresh hot and cold food daily.
Please be advised that, should you be successful and receive a place on one of our cohorts, no leave is permitted during the first stage of your training. Once conditionally offered, if you have any pre-booked leave which cannot be rearranged, we may have to withdraw your application or move you back to a later cohort. If you have any queries around this, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Posting locations will be confirmed as part of the recruitment and appointment process.
On successful completion of initial training, roles will also include a shift/weekend working allowance of approx. 15.5% shift and 13.29% weekend. 37 hours per week, working various shifts Monday - Sunday (part time/flexible working applications will be considered).
Appointment terms
Appointment will be subject to a six-month probationary period. Salary placement will be assessed in line with relevant service and mapped to the appropriate Nottinghamshire Police salary point.
How to apply
If you are an experienced PCSO who is committed to public service, community engagement and neighbourhood policing, we would welcome your application.
The anticipated cohort start date is June 2027; however, this is subject to change.
If further support is required, please contact recruitment@notts.police.uk.
Please note: This vacancy can be closed at any time without notice once anticipated candidate volumes have been reached.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will be subject to Nottinghamshire Polices Vetting Policy. Recruitment Level Vetting.
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