Special Constable - HVC 2049

Special constables are volunteer police officers who play a vital role in our mission to make London safer. By investing your free time, you can make a real difference to our city. You'll have the same powers as a regular police constable and will get a tremendous amount of pride from giving back to the community.

Those committed to taking on this exciting and rewarding role will need to complete a minimum of 200 hours annually, equating to 16 hours per month. You will be based on one of the 12 Basic Command Units (BCU) that are located across the 32 London boroughs. Specials wear the same uniform and have the same powers and responsibilities as regular police officers and enjoy a variety of roles. They carry out duties such as:

• responding to 999 calls
• foot and vehicle patrols
• tackling antisocial behaviour
• road safety initiatives
• house-to-house enquiries
• helping ensure public safety and security at both local and major events
• presenting evidence in court
• taking part in 'hotspot' operations to tackle underage drinking, criminal damage, and nuisance and public disorder
• offering crime prevention advice and promoting property marking initiatives

The Metropolitan Special Constabulary (MSC) Foundation Course

This will teach you about the various aspects of police work, including basic law, police procedures, officer safety, people skills and emergency life saving techniques.

Your initial training course runs for 23 days across 13 weekends, or can be completed as an intensive Monday to Friday course over four and a half weeks. Throughout your training, you will develop a number of core skills including:

• decision-making
• self-motivation
• communication
• professional standards
• integrity

What skills do I need?

We’re looking for people from all backgrounds to join us. We're looking for people who can earn trust, respect and build positive relationships with Londoners and who share our values.

Courage

Humility

Accountability

Respect 

Empathy

resided in the UK for three consecutive years

In return, you’ll receive the best training possible to prepare you for policing London. In addition, you are eligible for a range of benefits including:

• free travel (within London)
• discount on council tax (within Greater London)
• a range of other Metfriendly benefits and discounts

Location

This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.