Community-First PCSO: Local Safety Champion & Connector

Derbyshire Constabulary; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Constabulary is recruiting Police Community Support Officers to serve at the heart of local neighbourhoods. You will be highly visible, trusted, and valued as you support the vulnerable, tackle local issues, and help shape safer communities across Derbyshire.

You will have designated powers to support resolution and prevention of crime, with flexibility to work in different areas as required. Training and salary are outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English (GCSE Grade 9-4) or equivalent.
• Must be 17 1/2 on application and 18 on appointment.
• Available to work between 8.00am and midnight, seven days a week.
• Willingness to patrol independently, including lone patrol on late shifts.
• Sufficient fitness to patrol on foot or bicycle in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible, approachable uniformed presence—reassuring the public and helping build confidence in policing.
• Patrol on foot within your local area, identifying and addressing the problems that affect everyday life.
• Work closely with residents, schools, councils, housing associations and community groups to foster positive relationships.
• Support vulnerable individuals, defuse conflict, and deal with incidents you encounter while on patrol.
• Gather information, offer crime prevention advice, conduct house-to-house enquiries, and engage through local social media channels.
• Play an active role in long-term community development and evidence-based problem solving.

Skills

English language

Age minimum 18

Shift work

Fitness to patrol

Job description

Derbyshire Constabulary is recruiting Police Community Support Officers to serve at the heart of local neighbourhoods. You will be highly visible, trusted, and valued as you support the vulnerable, tackle local issues, and help shape safer communities across Derbyshire.

You will have designated powers to support resolution and prevention of crime, with flexibility to work in different areas as required. Training and salary are outlined in the posting.