Devon & Cornwall Police - Special Constables

What are Special Constables?

Special constables are volunteer police officers who give their spare time to help the police. This volunteer role gives you the chance to work alongside regular police officers, bring you life skills and experiences and give something back to this beautiful part of the world.

It’s not all glamourous but it is rewarding. You’ll need to be able to give at least 16 hours of your time each month and once trained, you will have the same powers as a regular police officer helping to protect and support the people who live in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Are you an honest, respectful, selfless and motivated person who wants to do something worthwhile in your spare time? Could you be there in someone’s time of need? Are you prepared to make a difference to people’s lives and protect the most vulnerable in our neighbourhoods?

What do Special Constables do?

Volunteering as a special constable is one of the most personally rewarding, challenging and diverse things that you can do in your spare time. Working alongside regular officers and PCSOs, it’s a vital and important role which offers a great sense of pride.

You will be involved in all aspects of policing, enjoying a variety of roles and carrying out duties such as:

• Acting on emergency calls
• Investigating reported crimes
• Apprehending, arresting and interviewing suspects
• Collecting evidence at crime scenes
• Dealing with accidents and incidents
• Supporting victims and protecting the vulnerable
• Engaging with children and young people to help change perceptions of the police
• Working with emergency service colleagues from Ambulance, Fire and Rescue
• Responding to reports of anti-social behaviour
• Being a visible presence at large scale public events

We have several intakes throughout the year. For further information and details on how to register your interest please visit our website - https://recruitment.devon-cornwall.police.uk/devon-cornwall-police-careers/dc-volunteers-and-special-constables/special-constabulary/special-constables-who-what-how-and-why/