About this job
Pay: Voluntary role
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 07/05/2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a volunteer Special Constable.
As a Special Constable you’ll be on the front line of policing, you’ll be one of the first faces that people see when they need us most.
No two days will be the same, some things you’ll be involved in are:
* Responding to incidents and calls for help from the public, speaking to victims of crime, and ensuring they receive the best possible service.
* Recording and investigating crime, making arrests, interviewing suspects and taking statements from witnesses.
* Searching for missing people, giving evidence in court, policing large public events, concerts and demonstrations.
* Dealing with road traffic collisions and offences, and carrying out proactive patrols to assist with problem solving.
As a Special Constable, we ask that you volunteer a minimum of 16 hours a month, which may include weekends, public holidays and evenings.
Applicants will need to complete a national sift. Candidates will also be invited to fitness and biometric testing.
All prospective special constables will be required to have their fingerprints and a DNA sample taken, in accordance with police regulations.
Successful candidates will be subject to vetting and medical checks.
Full training is provided, with a blend of face‑to‑face sessions, online learning and self‑study workbooks, including a 6‑month weekend programme: Friday 2 pm, Sunday 5 pm.
Fridays
14.00-
20.00 Saturdays and Sundays 08.00 - 16.00
Training Dates: 9/ 10 /11/ 24/ 25 October 2026
7 / 8/ 21/ 22 November
5 / 6/ 19 /20 December
9 /10/ 23/24 January 2027
6 / 7 /20/21 February
6 / 7 /20/ 21 March
3 / 4 /17/ 18 April
1 / 2 /14 /15/ 16 / 28/ 29/ 30 May
* PPST 12 / 13 / 26/ 27 June 10 / 11 July 24 / 25 July (if required)
* Once Curriculum and timetable complete
Joining the Special Constabulary opens up a world of opportunities for personal and professional development.
Undergoing the training and then going out on patrol makes a welcome break from day‑to‑day life, bringing excitement and challenge every day you volunteer, and giving something special back to the community we are all part of.
If you feel you have these skills, and want to make a difference in your community, then we want to hear from you.
Welsh language and diversity: We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. We ask that all Dyfed‑Powys police staff and officers can communicate to Level 1 standard.
This means that you can understand and pronounce Welsh place names and can use and understand simple everyday phrases such as greetings.
If you are unable to communicate to this standard, during your probation period (typically six months) we will fully support you in achieving this through a variety of learning opportunities.
Dyfed‑Powys Police welcomes applications from under‑represented groups and Welsh speakers.
Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here.
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