Job Description
Police Community Support Officer
Do you like to build strong working relationships?
Are you a good listener and a clear communicator?
Do you want to make a real difference to the communities of the West Midlands?
West Midlands Police are currently recruiting Police Community Support Officers (PCSO's) and this could be the role for you!
About the role:
PCSO's are a crucial link between local neighbourhoods and the Police, as they provide a visible presence within their local communities. PCSO's conduct patrols to help prevent crime, keep people safe from harm and increase community trust and confidence. Within the role you'll become an integral member of the neighbourhood that you work in; shaping positive partnerships with organisations such as schools, the local Council, businesses and charities.
Trained to calm heated situations, PCSOs defuse hostility and provide that all important reassurance to help make our communities safer. As a PCSO you will have different powers to Police Officers so you will not be expected to make arrests or investigate crimes, your role will be based around proactively preventing crime specific to the local area you are working in.
As a PCSO, you can expect to:
1. Connect with communities, empowering and encouraging them to become more involved with the policing of thei...