Special Constable

Wiltshire Constabulary; Calne, Devizes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional police force in the UK is seeking Special Constables to support local policing efforts. The role involves high visibility patrols, assisting victims, and entering house inquiries. Applicants should be honest, motivated, and have a full UK driving license. Training lasts 20 weeks, with a commitment of at least 16 hours per month. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Access to discounts with Blue Light card

In-house Occupational Health Unit

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym memberships

Opportunities to specialise in policing areas

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is required.
• Must be aged 18 or older.
• Residency requirement: at least 3 years in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high visibility foot patrols.
• Support victims of crime.
• Address anti-social behaviour.
• Conduct house to house enquiries.
• Ensure public safety at events.

Skills

Honesty

Respectfulness

Motivation

Job description

Special Constable

Are you passionate about helping others? Join Wiltshire Police as a Special Constable and help keep Wiltshire safe. We are recruiting for our next intake to begin training in 2026. This vacancy will close for applications on 21st December 2025 – however if we receive a high enough volume of applicants this may be subject to change.

About the role

Special Constables are volunteer Police Officers. They hold the same powers as Police Officers and work alongside them to prevent and detect crime, wearing identical uniform and issued with the same personal safety equipment and communication devices.

Benefits

As part of Wiltshire Police, you will have access to a wide range of benefits. These include generous discounts online and in store with the Blue Light card, the UK’s largest discount service for the emergency services. You will receive access to our in-house Occupational Health Unit, Health Assured employee assistance programme, active staff support networks and peer support groups. We help you keep active with onsite gyms at various sites and discounted gym membership with Wiltshire Council run leisure centres.

Employer Supported Policing (ESP)

Employer Supported Policing is a National scheme owned by the Home Office. It is an effective partnership between employers, their staff and the Police Service, devised to support Citizens in Policing in their voluntary duties during working hours: For more information about the ESP option, please visit www.wiltshire.police.uk

What will I be doing?

After completion of training, as a Special Constable duties can include:

• High visibility foot patrols
• Supporting victims of crime
• Helping to tackle anti-social behaviour and alcohol related disorder
• House to house enquiries
• Helping safeguard public safety and security at local or major events

What do I need?

Being a Special Constable is a challenging and rewarding role. We are looking for honest, respectful, and motivated individuals who want to do something meaningful in their spare time, helping ensure Wiltshire is a safe place to live. If you think you have the qualities and skills to serve we want to hear from you!

Are you eligible?

• You must have a full UK manual driving licence.
• You must be aged 18 or older.
• You must be a British citizen, an EC/EEA national, or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with no restrictions on your stay in the UK.
• You need a minimum of three years of continuous residential history in the UK to meet vetting requirements.

Additional information

• The initial training period lasts 20 weeks.
• Special constables are asked to commit to a minimum of 16 hours a month.
• Specialising opportunities to develop and specialise in a range of areas of policing. This will enable you to explore areas of interest such as Drone Units, Road Policing, Search Officers and Police Support Units to name a few.

Join Us

We celebrate diversity. We were the first Police Force in the country to achieve Disability Confident Leader status. We want our Police Force to reflect the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, genders, and ages.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Click "Apply Now" and start your journey as a Special Constable for Wiltshire Police!

For any support with your application or additional information, contact us at:

• Telephone: [phone]

We have Awareness Events planned on the following dates, if you would like to register your interest in attending please email [e-mail] for more details;

Tuesday 25th November, Calne Town Hall, 1900-2100

Monday 15th December, Online, 1900-2000