Special Constable - Birmingham, United Kingdom - West Midlands Police

West Midlands Police

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:
Volunteer

Our Special Constables are a huge part of the West Midlands Police family, and play a vital role in keeping our local communities safe and providing the best service to the public.

They have the same police powers and equipment as regular Police Officers and wear the same uniform, but offer their free time on a voluntary basis.

It is an exciting and rewarding role, with endless opportunities to volunteer across various teams from working on Response responding to emergency calls, patrolling with neighbourhood teams, working with traffic or policing major events.

Once fully trained you will also have the opportunity to complete attachments to many different departments to develop your knowledge and skills across all areas of policing, as well as work towards promotion opportunities and progress through the rank structure.

Take a look at a few of our Special Constable's who are currently using their skills gained within their full time employment, to help them give back to the community they love through their voluntary role with us:

What will you receive from us?

A comprehensive training plan to develop your skills and knowledge of policing
Expenses paid for travel to and from your allocated Police Station
Opportunities for development and promotion
Ability to be involved in major policing events
Attachments to exciting teams including Homicide, Roads Policing, Forensics, Birmingham Airport and many more

What do we need from you?

Commitment of a minimum of 16 hours per month to complete duties
Dedication to complete the training period of 1015 weeks
A passion for policing and helping local communities and the public

You could start training as early as April 2023, with courses running throughout the year.

Be aged 18 years or over
Live within the West Midlands Police Force Area

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Medical/Fitness:

Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

**Diversity and

Inclusion Vision:

Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities.