Register your Interest - Volunteer Police Officer

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Applications for Volunteer Police Officer (Special Constable) are now closed. If you are interested in the role please register your interest below and we will be in touch once applications open again in Summer 2025.

Do you love the idea of joining the police but don't want to quit your day job? Are you looking for a rewarding challenge where you can make a real impact? If the answer is yes, Northumbria Police have the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Special Constable, you can volunteer with us while maintaining your current job. This unique role offers you the chance to develop new skills, gain invaluable experience, and play a crucial part in keeping your community safe.

• Make a Real Impact: Contribute to the safety and well-being of your community.
• Develop New Skills: Enhance your abilities and gain experiences that will benefit you in all walks of life.
• Join a Supportive Team: Be part of a dedicated team that values your contribution and experience.

Special Constables are dedicated volunteer police officers with the same powers, uniform and responsibilities as regular officers. They dedicate their time to contribute to the wellbeing and safety of their community, working alongside regular officers and community partners to tackle crime, support victims and maintain public order - all while gaining hands-on experience in policing.

• Make a Unique Contribution: Special Constables play a vital role in all areas of policing. You’ll be a visible presence on our streets, responding to incidents, protecting the vulnerable, and making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Gain Policing Experience: Whether you’re driven by a passion for policing or simply want to develop new skills, this role provides a unique and meaningful opportunity to serve.
• Give Back to Your Community: This is your chance to give back and make a tangible impact on the safety and wellbeing of your community.

Joining Northumbria Police as a Special Constable will help you to develop personally and professionally. You will be trained to the standard of our regular officers, and you’ll discover what you are truly capable of! There are no other volunteering opportunities like this one.

We also provide:

• Excellent development opportunities - you’ll gain self-confidence, improve your communication skills and learn more about your community.
• Flexibility around when you do your volunteer hours.
• Fantastic networking opportunities! You’ll work with people from a variety of backgrounds and officers with different levels of experience.
• Free travel on the Tyne and Wear Metro network.
• Access to one of our on-site gyms.
• A Blue Light card providing discount on shops, hotels and a variety of websites.
• Invitations to special volunteering events where we celebrate your amazing contribution to the Force.
• You’ll also be given the opportunity to attend extra training where you can specialise in areas such as Neighbourhood Policing and Motor Patrols.

Sound Interesting? Before you apply to become a Special Constable, we want to take the opportunity to tell you all about the role and therefore you will need to attend an online information event. You’ll get to meet some of our current serving colleagues, our training sergeant and recruitment team. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and find out more!

To register your interest to join us for one of our events, please apply below and we will be in touch. In the meantime, you can find out more about the application process, eligibility requirements, benefits, learning more about life as a volunteer at TeamNP.

Applications will reopen in Summer 2025 for an expected start date in February 2026.