Become a Special Constable in Isle of Wight
You may not have considered policing before.
You may not see yourself as someone who would wear the uniform.
But if you’re calm, fair-minded, good with people and willing to take responsibility, you may already have the qualities we’re looking for.
As a Special Constable, you’ll be a trained volunteer police officer with the same powers as regular officers. You’ll work alongside policing teams to support victims, prevent crime, protect vulnerable people and help keep communities safe.
Every shift is different. The role can be demanding, but you’ll see the impact of your time - in the people you help and the communities you support.
Special Constable - HIOWC
Location - Hampshire
Contract: Volunteer
Hours: Minimum 16 hours per month
Policing is a career like no other. Our police officers, police staff and volunteers show courage, teamwork and compassion on a daily basis to make a real difference to people’s lives in the communities they serve.
Special Constable - Introduction to Applicants
Special Constable Briefing Pack
A full role profile for the Special Constable role is available on the advert page
What we’re looking for
We need people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives - people who work with customers, study, care for others, have served their country, run busy households, lead teams, solve problems, stay calm under pressure and know how to talk to people.
You don’t need a policing background. You do need sound judgement, integrity, resilience and the willingness to learn.
What you’ll gain
Confidence, resilience and leadership skills
Frontline policing experience
Teamwork and communication skills
Ongoing training and personal development
Wellbeing support, selected-site gym access, Police Leisure and Sport membership and Blue Light discounts
What you need to know
It’s a voluntary role
You’ll need a minimum 16 hours per month
Full training will be provided before your duties
The role is subject to vetting, medical and fitness checks
Essential Application Criteria
This role is subject to satisfactory vetting clearance. While you don’t need any specific qualifications, it is important that you’re professional under pressure; able to work with others, assess information, consider options and make clear, justifiable decisions. You must meet our eligibility criteria and pass the assessment process.
As well as a medical examination, there is also a fitness test which you must pass (this will be repeated annually).
Competencies for the role
In evaluating applications we assess against the following Competencies and Personal Qualities.
Reading the below links will assist you in the application process.
We are Emotionally Aware - Level 1
We Take Ownership- Level 1
We Collaborate- Level 1
We Support and Inspire- Level 1
We Analyse Critically- Level 1
We are Innovative and Open-Minded- Level 1
Courage
Respect and Empathy
Public Service
Application Process
Step 1 – Click ‘Apply now’ (below) and complete our short application form.
Step 2 – We will invite you to attend a competency and values based interview.
Step 3 – Completion of Vetting clearance, medical clearance, fitness test, references and training needs analysis
Step 4 – Completion of identified training needs
Step 4 - Attestation
Please note that this is a rolling recruitment campaign. Applications will be shortlisted regularly. As well as Special Constable roles we are often advertising for a range of other volunteering roles as well as roles for police officer and staff. More about this is available by searching “Hampshire Police careers” online.
To allow us to promptly review applications and determine eligibility, we ask candidates to upload pictures of their tattoos in the "My Documents" section of the application form so that they can be reviewed and approved. Please note, that if we are not able to review your tattoos promptly, there may be a delay to your application being processed.
Thank you for your interest, and if you have any queries please get in touch with the Police Recruitment Team at: police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or call 023 8045 1611
