Job Title: Special Constable
Location: Forcewide across South Wales
Job Type: Part time, Voluntary
Hours Per Month: 16 Hours
Closing Date: 30/06/2025, 12:00
Please note that this is a Voluntary role and therefore will be unpaid.
Are you interested in applying to become a Special Constable?
Special Constables are volunteers who have the same powers, same equipment, same uniform, and attend the same calls as regular Police Constables.
As a Special Constable you will provide a vital link between the regular force and your local communities.
You will play a crucial role in helping to deliver the policing priorities for South Wales. You will be valued, and it will be a rewarding, challenging and enjoyable experience.
Expectations:
You will be expected to commit to a minimum of 16 hours service a month and your appointment will be subject to a 2-year probationary period during which time you must complete all elements of your training and be certified as independent patrol.
Further information:
South Wales Police are holding a Special Constable Information Session on Monday 23rd June 2025 at 18:00 online via Microsoft Teams, please click on the below link to register your interest to attend this event by 12 noon on 20th June 2025.
Please refer to our website The Special Constable Role (Volunteer Police Officer) | South Wales Police for full details of the role, eligibility criteria, the application process and answers too many of the frequently asked questions you may have.
Application:
Think you've got what it takes? Here's what else you need to know.
The applications process will go live at 9am on 5th June 2025 and close at 12 noon on 30th June 2025.
You will be invited to compete the National Sift, please note this needs to be completed within 7 days of your invitation or by the closing time/date of the advert whichever is the soonest.
Please note the online tests are not compatible with handheld devices e.g. tablet or mobile phone so must be completed on a desktop/laptop computer. It is also advisable to register and complete the application process on the same device to avoid compatibility issues.
If you have any technical issues whilst completing the tests, then the decision to reset the test will be at the discretion of South Wales Police. Please note that we can only reset the test once.
Please click on the APPLY button to apply directly on our website.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Constable, Police Officer, Community Police Officer may also be considered for this role.
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