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Scottish Police College
- VO101810
Special Police Constable, a volunteering role like no other.
Flexible - 4 hours each week, up to 96 hours or more per year.
18+ (no upper age limit)
Role Description:
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer with Police Scotland?
With a long and impressive history. The special constable role is a part-time, volunteer opportunity where members of the public can maximise their spare time supporting their communities. Not only will you support the vision of Police Scotland for safer communities, less crime, and supporting victims. You will be joining a thriving workforce which may offer opportunities for a new career.
As a special constable, you will be given identical powers to that of a police officer, who you will work alongside and at times that best suit you.
If you are interested in volunteering up to 96 hours per year, learning new skills, forging strong partnerships in the community, preventing crime, and making a real difference in the community you love, then this is the role for you.
Our special constables come from all walks of life including professionals, parents, teachers, students, and from sectors such as retail, transport, finance, engineering, and many, many more.
If you want to know more about the special constable role, then please arrange to chat with one of our recruitment specialists: Recruitmentspecialconstable@scotland.police.uk
How to apply:
Police Scotland is a disability confident employer where we are committed to equal opportunities for people with disabilities, and for those who live with a neurodiverse condition, such as dyslexia or ADHD.
If you are over 18 years old, physically fit, have lived in the United Kingdom for a minimum of three years at the point of application. You could already have the skills we need.
Police Scotland run a range of recruitment and attraction events which will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the role of special constable and the application process.
Future attraction and recruitment events can be found by visiting the following link;
https://policescotland-spacareers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-PoliceScotlandExternal/brand-3/user-9/xf-88debf64938a/wid-14/candidate/jobboard/vacancy/3/adv/
Applications can also made by following the link below;
https://www.scotland.police.uk/jobs/special-constables/
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Training details
Full training will be provided to support our colleagues on the street safely. Initially, 7 consecutive days will be required to attend one of our training centres for your basic training and this will be supported by further online training sessions. This training is currently being delivered by our national learning and training department.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Special Police Constable (Orkney) with Scottish Police College
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Orkney:
Contact name: Aimee Harvey
Email address: aimee.harvey@vaorkney.org.uk
Thank you for registering your interest in Special Police Constable (Orkney) with Scottish Police College.
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