Special Constables
Specialist Special Constables
With the creation of the Specialist Special Constables, you now have a choice of how you make the most of your free time. You can either patrol alongside our full-time Officers, or join our dedicated team of volunteer Officers devoted to specialist areas of policing.
At the minute, we'll be particularly pleased to hear from people with a working knowledge of farming and country life to join us as Rural Special Constables. But long-term we're also looking to strengthen the teams tackling cyber and financial crime. In whichever area you join us, you'll be getting out from in front of the TV or PC and putting your specialist knowledge to the best possible use. And what could be more rewarding than that?
Rural Special Constables
There's a new kind of Constable in town. Well, to be more specific, there's a new kind of Constable in the countryside. You see, we've launched a trial programme for Rural Special Constables in light of feedback from our local communities. We know that our rural neighbours want to see a greater police presence – and we also know that there's a huge amount of experience, knowledge and willingness out there that could help us provide exactly that.
As a Rural Special Constable, you'll have the chance to use your own experiences and expertise to keep rural Herts happy in your free time. With your inside knowledge of the specific issues faced in farming communities for example, you can help us to tackle everything from fly tipping to badger baiting. And, because we understand the need for flexibility (especially at harvest time), you'll only need to volunteer 16 hours of your time a month, averaging over a 6 month period rather than on a monthly basis like other Special Constables.
In return for your time and expertise, you'll get all the training our other Special Constables receive, plus additional training on specific rural issues. You'll also benefit from full support (even while you're out patrolling alone) and ongoing learning opportunities as well. So you can be sure that you'll take even more away from this experience than you put in.
The application process for these roles is very similar to the usual Special Constable procedure – although you will be asked at interview about your knowledge and experience of rural environments.
Closing date: Ongoing
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