Join The Police As A Special constable
If you would like to help you local community and help the police in the work that they day then you can become a special constable with your local police force.
Special constables are more commonly known as specials who offer their services to work alongside actual police officers to help make their local community a safer place. Those that volunteer to become specials are from all different types of backgrounds and hold down regular jobs as well. As part of their role they work a minium of 4 hours per week service in their local force.
Special constables also undergo an intensive training process, just like actual police officers, and in fact have the same powers as regular officers with similar uniforms.
The Benefits Of Becoming A Special Constable
People become special constables for a variety of reasons and whatever reason is making you consider this career move you can be sure that the training and experiences that you will encounter will bring with it challenges and also personal development. For many it about about giving something back and helping the local community to become a safer place to live but one thing you can be sure is it will be a change from your current day to day life.
The most common reasons for taking the first step is to:
- Make the community a better place to live in
- To push yourself and be challenged in a different way
- To develop new skills
- To give you an insight into the day to day life of a police officer before actually becoming one
- To pursue your dream if you were perhaps unsuccessful at your first attempt
Being A Special Constable Will Change You
Being a special constable is not just about the work that you do it is also about you as a person. The first year as a special always sees the most change as you quickly discover things about yourself that you never knew before.
If you are successful if you application and complete all the training that is required you will see
- A boost in confidence
- A difference in confidence
- Understand your community and how it works
- Notice how you can make a difference
- Understand how policing is working where you live
What you do as a special is not just defined by a national definition, e.g. there is not a set role of what you will be doing once you join, which means great flexability in what you do. What you do actually depends a lot upon your local police force and what their aims and targets are.
The Role of A Special Constable
In a more broader sense the role of a special will require you to work with your local community and help make a difference by taking part in patrols and crime prevenation actitivites in specific regions which are often known to be problematic. You will often find yourself working along side regular police officers and assisting them in their duties and support and major incidents that occur.
It really depends upon your local force but there are a list activities that fall within the role of a special constable:
- Being out on foot patrols in the local area
- Responding to incidents and events
- Working to meet road safety targets
- Helping to reduce anti social behaviour
- Working with young people in the community
- Providing backup to regular officers at busy times
- Support operations in your local area
- Implement crime prevention strategies
Responsibilities of A Special Constable
A special constable and a regular police officer more likely possess the same power. But you have to undertake trainings and seminars to understand how this power is used properly. An extensive training that is usually offered runs for over 23 days which can be either a part-time or full-time basis. If you prefer the first, then you have to take the course once a week and which is usually held during Sunday. On the other hand, if you prefer to go full-time, then you will just be attending the training for 23 days only.
This training is designed to assist you in honing your skills so that you will be able to carry out your duties efficiently and effectively, which should be consistent with the law too. The training covers a lot of topics but the main topics that will be discussed are the following:
- Powers of arrest
- How to write book reports
- How to prepare evidence for the court
- The OFFICER SAFETY TRAINING- which trains you self-defense
- How to deal with confrontational situation
As a special constable you are compelled to attend further trainings for your continual development. You will be attending training for over 18 months which will equip you with more knowledge about your job. Trainings are necessary to keep you updated with new procedures and processes.
Once you have already obtained the right training and practical experience, you are subject to promotion already as it means that the scope of your responsibility gets bigger. One strategy of getting promoted is to have a wider experience because this means that you have undergone and experienced various challenges already and you are learning new skills.
Applying To Become A Special Constable
Applicant’s Eligibility:
1.Must be at least 18 years of age (no maximum age limit)
2.Must be fit and in good health
3.No maximum height or weight requirements
4.No formal educational requirement but must pass the written test
5.ONLY applicants from the European Economic Area, or other nationals who have stayed in UK for an INDEFINITE period will be ACCEPTED
6.Convictions or suits can disqualify you, depending on the nature of the offense
7.Must be physically and mentally able
Special Constable Application Process
After you filed and submitted your application form to your preferred police force, and after it is accepted, you will have to complete a more detailed application.
Each forces have developed their own way of assessing the applicants; however, generally, you will be required to take the Police Initial Recruitment test which is designed to assess your ability o check information, recall scenes and observe details.
In addition, your physical fitness will also be assessed just like the regular officers. Some forces will require you to undergo medical examination which will either be done by the force’s doctor or by your family doctor. Plus, your eyesight will also be checked as part of the assessment process.
If you pass this stage, you will be required to attend trainings which are usually done during evenings and during weekends to ensure that you are well grounded on the basic principles of the work. You will get training on self-defense, powers of arrest, and preparing evidences for courts, etc.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Generally, all applicants will undergo the following stages:
STAGE 1. COMPLETION OF THE APPLICATION FORM
The form can be obtained as part of the application pack or you can finish it online. You may refer to page 6 of this note for advice on how to complete the form.
STAGE 2. INITIAL PAPER SIFT
Your paper will be checked against the basic eligibility criteria such as the age and residency. If you are qualified, then your application will go to the next stage. The Disability Discrimination Act cover special constables so if are disabled or something like that, we will make reasonable adjustments.
STAGE 3. DAY 1- SELECTION CENTER
IF you pass the first stages, you will be invited to join the first day of the selection process which is held at the selection process in Hendon. Day 1 basically involves written test, interview and 2 role-plays. An assessment center information plus a Security Questionnaire will be sent to you of which you have to compete and bring on the day.
STAGE 4. DAY 2- SELECTION CENTER
IF you pass the first day of the selection process, you will again be invited for the second day assessment. Day 2 of the selection process basically involves medical assessment and the Job Related Fitness Test which tests tour dynamic strength and endurability.
A Medical History Questionnaire will be given to you of which you must complete and bring on the day. YOU MUST BE PHYSICALLY FIT AND MENTALLY ABLE TO CARRY OUT THE DUTIES OF A CONSTABLE.
We are conducting JRFT sessions for applicants who got below average scores in the fitness assessment. Further details are found within your invitation.
STAGE 5. OFFER
IF you successfully pass all the preceding stages and if we are happy and satisfied with your performance, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss your employment and your further trainings.
Special Constable Training
After completing your initial training, you will then be assigned to your chosen force. Each force, however differs in their minimum work hours requirement. Generally though, you must start at least 4 hours a week.
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- Explain who else got involved as well as the task
- Explain why it was difficult and whether you encountered time constraints
- Explain how the team decided who would perform what task
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- Explain the result of the task. Try to make it positive as a result of your actions.
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