Essex Police Community Support Officer

Essex Police; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in Chelmsford is seeking a Community Support Officer to enhance community safety. This full-time role involves collaboration with police and agencies, focusing on criminal activity information gathering. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and a commitment to making a difference. A competitive starting salary and additional benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Shift allowance

Weekend working enhancements

Qualifications

• Must be a British Citizen, member of the EC, or have indefinite leave to remain.
• Experience in community work or policing is a plus.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with communities to promote safety.
• Collaborate with police officers and partner agencies.
• Seek information related to criminal activity.

Skills

Community Safety Promotion

Collaboration

Information Gathering

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Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want to help and be a part of making a real difference to the communities of Essex?

As a PCSO, you'll work closely with communities to promote community safety and confidence. You will collaborate with police officers, special constables, and partner agencies. Your role involves actively seeking information and intelligence related to criminal activity and vulnerabilities in the communities you serve.

Joining Essex Police as a PCSO, you'll receive a starting salary of £26,106 with annual increments up to £31,293. Full-time contracts include a 37-hour workweek, with a 6 on 3 off shift pattern of early and late shifts from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, 7 days a week. A 12.5% shift allowance and weekend working enhancements are payable.

During recruitment, you will undergo vetting and security clearances, with further details provided during the process.

Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), or employment status.

We will make reasonable adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements, or environment where appropriate.

This post is open to British Citizens, members of the EC or other EEA states, Commonwealth citizens, and foreign nationals. Applicants must be residents in the UK with indefinite leave to remain and work, without restrictions. All applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years unless serving in the British Army or conducting Government work.

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