Police Community Support Officer – Inner London
Make a difference where it matters most
Join our client as a Police Community Support Officer and play a vital role in keeping millions of passengers and staff safe across the UK rail network.
About the Role
As a PCSO, you will protect and serve the railway environment, helping to reduce disruption, prevent crime, and improve public confidence. This is a unique and varied role where no two days are the same.
You will:
* Conduct visible patrols across stations and the rail network.
* Support victims and provide reassurance to the public.
* Assist with minor investigations and intelligence gathering.
* Help manage security threats and incidents.
* Build strong relationships within communities and partner organisations.
* Support Police Officers in operational policing activity.
Unlike many Home Office forces, our client’s PCSOs are trained and equipped with handcuffs, giving you an enhanced role within operational policing.
What They’re Looking For
They are seeking individuals who:
* Are resilient and calm under pressure.
* Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
* Have strong communication and interpersonal ability.
* Are passionate about supporting communities and building trust.
* Can work effectively as part of a team.
You must be prepared to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
Locations
Our client is recruiting PCSOs within B Division, including locations such as Stratford, Kings Cross, Liverpool Street, Waterloo, Euston and other stations across the network.
What You’ll Get in Return:
* Salary: £28,486.92 per year
* £4,613.61 London allowance
* Shift allowance up to 20 percent (minimum 15 percent after training)
* 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 with service
* Travel benefits
* Access to internal progression opportunities, including routes to become a Police Officer
* Ongoing learning and development through in-house talent and development teams
* Defined contribution pension scheme (administered by Royal London)
Eligibility
You will not be eligible to apply if:
* You have been unsuccessful at interview within the last 3 months for a PCSO role.
* You have been unsuccessful in application or online testing within the last 3 months for PCSO, Police Officer or Special Constable roles.
* You have failed vetting within the last 12 months.
* You have received a custodial or suspended sentence.
* You have been dismissed from a police force or are under investigation.
* You have a current CCJ, unmanaged IVA or unresolved bankruptcy.
* You do not have the right to work in the UK.
* You have not lived continuously in the UK for the past 3 years.
* You have tattoos considered offensive (visible tattoos assessed case by case).
All cautions, convictions and police involvement must be declared but will be assessed individually.
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