Transferee/Re-joiner Special Constable - Isle of Wight - HC618950

Location: Isle of Wight

Hampshire Constabulary welcomes applications from transferring and re-joining Special Constables. We offer a bespoke selection process which recognises your prior experience in the role of Special Constable. PLEASE NOTE THIS ADVERT IS FOR ISLE OF WIGHT POSTINGS ONLY. SHOULD YOU WISH TO BE BASED ON THE MAINLAND, PLEASE APPLY ON OUR HAMPSHIRE ADVERT.

Entry requirements for Special Constables

There are no minimum qualification requirements; however, you must successfully complete the selection process. To find out more about the role and the commitment required, please use the links below:

• A full role profile for the Special Constable role can be viewed here.

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.

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 in processing your application.

Expectations and Benefits

This role is voluntary, and hours can be completed flexibly to fit around your current commitments. You are required to complete a minimum of 16 hours per month (192 hours per year). Within these minimum hours, you are expected to complete all necessary training for the role, including annual personal safety and first aid training. Our benefits are extensive and include:

• Access to Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport (providing a range of family and sporting activities).
• Gym facilities at several of our buildings.
• Access to Hampshire Constabulary’s wide range of wellbeing services.
• Opportunity to be part of a large organisation with potential for development and progression.

Job Purpose

In the role of a Special Constable, you will perform and exercise Police duties and powers, under the supervision of, and supported by, the regular police. You will assist the regular police in solving local policing issues in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Special Constables are required to complete an average minimum of 16 hours per month (192 hours per year). Previous experience as a Special Constable within Hampshire Constabulary in the last 5 years or as a serving Special Constable in another policing area is preferred.

Competencies and Values

In evaluating applications, we assess against the following Competencies and Personal Qualities. Reading the below links will assist you in the application process.

Contact details for an informal discussion

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details, so ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through various initiatives. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance while meeting operational requirements. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full-time, part-time, or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Our Positive Action team is available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding, and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.