How do I become a special constable in West Sussex?

How do I apply?

1. Stage one – application form.
2. Stage two – online assessments.
3. Stage three – In force interviews at Sussex Police HQ in Lewes, Sussex.
4. Stage four – pre-employment checks including medical, vetting, biometric vetting, substance misuse testing and a fitness test.

How long is police special training?

Training and equipment Delivery of the course is offered in three forms, which recruits choose according to their convenience, as an intensive course taken over four weeks, a weekend course taking place over 12 weeks with 8 weeks of both Saturday and Sunday and 4 weeks with either Saturday or Sunday.

How long does it take to become a special constable UK?

This will usually take around 20 days or 4 weeks to complete. Each force has its own training schedules, with some offering intensive four week courses, or a mixture of evenings and weekends. Each local force is responsible for your on-going Special Constable training.

What are police specials?

Specials have the same powers as regular officers, they wear an almost identical uniform, carry the same equipment and receive exactly the same training as regular officers. They make a significant contribution to policing in their county, by performing a huge variety of roles to support regular officers.

Do you need a degree to become a Special Constable?

Police officer education and qualifications. The College of Policing really wants to emphasise that you do not need a degree to become a police officer. However, under the new Policing Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF), you will have to gain a degree if you join through the new Degree Apprenticeship Programme.

What age can you join the specials?

You must be at least 18-years-old at the time of your application. There is no upper age limit for the appointment to the Special Constabulary, but all applicants are tested to ensure they are physically fit enough to perform the role.

Do Met police officers get free travel?

All police officers and special constables working in the Metropolitan Police, the City of London Police and British Transport Police are entitled to free travel on TfL run services as a concession gifted by TfL/The Mayor.

How many hours a month do you volunteer for Sussex Police?

They’re teachers, taxi drivers, chefs, accountants and secretaries and they all volunteer a minimum of 16 hours a month. When you join Sussex Police, you become part of our policing family – we are with you each step of the way. Are you an honest, respectful and selfless person who wants to do something important in your spare time?

What do special constables do for Sussex Police?

But helping protect and support Sussex and the people who call it home is really satisfying too. Acting on emergency calls. Investigating reported crimes. Apprehending, arresting and interviewing suspects. Collecting evidence at crime scenes. Dealing with accidents and incidents. Supporting victims and witnesses of domestic abuse.

Where do I go to interview for Sussex Police?

Stage three – In force interviews at Sussex Police HQ in Lewes, Sussex. Stage four – pre-employment checks including medical, vetting, biometric vetting, substance misuse testing and a fitness test. If your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an email to your registered email address.

How to book The Speed Awareness Course in the UK?

To re-arrange your course date (subject to the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme Terms and Conditions) please also use the above link. For more information or guidance about booking the course please email the team on [email protected] or call on 0330 222 8999 (8:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays)