Overview
Join the Community Safety Team Volunteer Coordinator role at Thames Valley Police in Buckinghamshire. We are recruiting volunteers to join the Community Safety Team based in Buckinghamshire, covering Amersham and the South Bucks area. The team provides crime prevention advice, builds confidence in policing, and engages with the community.
Responsibilities
* Attend community events and fayres to deliver crime prevention advice and information (eg car and burglary prevention campaigns) and conduct leaflet drops as required.
* Carry out knife sweeps in local green spaces to help make the environment safer and provide visibility in towns and villages.
* Work alongside other volunteers and PCSOs; act as the link between the PCSO and volunteers to allocate volunteers to monthly commitments.
* Support local Neighbourhood Police Teams and contribute to proactive policing and community engagement.
* Wear a Thames Valley Police uniform in keeping with policy.
* Demonstrate good communication skills, time management, and professionalism when engaging with police colleagues and communities.
* A UK driving licence is preferable but not essential.
* Understand and comply with vetting requirements; the level of vetting depends on the role and access; the process may require additional information about family members or co-residents; vetting timescales can vary due to operational demand.
Qualifications and requirements
* Excellent communication skills; comfortable working with police and communities.
* Good time management and professionalism.
* Flexibility to attend community events and respond to local crime issues as required.
* A UK driving licence is preferable but not essential.
* Eligibility to undergo police vetting appropriate to the role.
Application details
Closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications: Sunday 18 October 2025. For queries, contact Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk citing reference 21860. We will endeavour to respond quickly. Vetting requirements may require additional information as part of the process.
Notes
As a volunteer within the police service, you will be subject to police vetting. Vetting level depends on role and access requirements, and timelines can be affected by operational demand. This vacancy may be removed earlier if sufficient candidates are sourced.
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