Special Constable
Special Constables are part‑time, voluntary police officers who work in some of the most important areas of modern policing. They have the same powers, uniform and equipment as regular officers and work alongside front‑line officers and police staff to help keep our people, places and communities of Staffordshire safe.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated individuals to volunteer for 16 plus hours of operational policing a month. Applicants must hold a full manual driving licence.
Training Programme
The training programme will be conducted on alternative weekends over a 23‑week period. Intake is January. Attendance is mandatory on all listed dates.
- Jan 16/17 – attendance
- Week 2 – self‑learn
- Jan 30/31 – attendance
- Week 4 – self‑learn
- Feb 13/14 – attendance
- Week 6 – self‑learn
- Week 7 – self‑learn
- Mar 6/7 – attendance
- Week 9 – self‑learn
- Mar 20/21 – attendance
- Week 11 – self‑learn
- Apr 3/4 – attendance
- Week 13 – self‑learn
- Apr 17/18 – attendance
- Week 15 – self‑learn
- May 1/2 – attendance
- Week 17 – self‑learn
- May 13–16 – attendance (Thursday & Friday full days required)
- Week 19 – self‑learn
- May 29/30 – attendance
- Week 21 – self‑learn
- Jun 10–13 – attendance (Thursday & Friday full days required)
- Week 23 – self‑learn
- Jun 26/27 – attendance
Closing date: 24th July – 12:00 Midday.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.
Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.
We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step‑in support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values that we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.
Volunteer Special Constable: Part-Time Community Policing employer: Staffordshire Police
Staffordshire Police is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional development. Employees in the Partnership Decision Team benefit from meaningful work that directly impacts the community, with opportunities for growth and training in safeguarding practices, all within the vibrant and diverse environment of Staffordshire.
