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Nottinghamshire Police is launching a recruitment drive to encourage people to consider an additional career with the force’s special constabulary.
Special Constables, often known as specials, are part-time volunteers who work alongside police officers from across the force, with the added flexibility to fit their responsibilities around a full-time career and private life.
They can work as part of response, operations, neighbourhoods, events, specialist units, and on the beat in our communities – increasing the force’s presence on the street.
An additional career with the special constabulary often means that officers will work full-time careers and volunteer their spare time in the evenings and weekends for the force.
Specials come from all walks of life – from university students, office workers, and public sector staff, to those who have retired and enjoy giving back to their community.
A Special Constable has the same powers, uniform, and responsibilities as a police officer, but they work voluntarily.
No two days are the same for the special constabulary, just like police officers, they will deal with incidents that most will never encounter, and take part in frontline police work, whilst also serving and protecting their community.
The force is keen to encourage people from diverse and minority ethnic backgrounds to apply and is particularly interested to hear from women, members of the LGBT+ community, and people from ethnic backgrounds.
Anyone is eligible, subject to requirements, to apply for a Special Constable role, with the force keen to hear from people who want to make a difference in their communities and bring a fresh perspective to the team.
Successful applicants receive full operational training, can develop their knowledge, and learn new skills as part of a key role in preventing crime, tackling anti-social behaviour, protecting vulnerable people, and responding to emergency incidents.
For anyone interested in learning more about volunteering and the role of Special Constables, the force is hosting an open careers event where members of the public can speak with officers and staff on Thursday, June 27.
The event is taking place at Nottinghamshire Police Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge Drive, Nottingham, NG5 8PP, between 5.30pm and 7.30pm.
Special Chief Inspector Antonio Taylor, who is leading the force’s programme to recruit Special Constables, said:
“Special Constables are an integral part of Nottinghamshire Police.
“The role provides a unique opportunity for people to spend some of their spare time making a true and significant difference in their communities.
“We recognise the benefit that different life experiences and perspectives can bring to policing and it is my privilege to lead this campaign to encourage people from all backgrounds to consider a role with the force.”
Special Superintendent Grant White, head of Nottinghamshire Police’s Special Constabulary, said:
“Special Constables are at the heart of keeping our communities and residents safe.
“They support a wide range of duties including responding to incidents, neighbourhood policing, and events.
“It is a fantastic role filled with new experiences and the ability to make a real difference to people’s lives in Nottinghamshire.”