Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)

Nottinghamshire Police; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

On-site gym

Canteen facilities

Cycle to work

Vehicle salary sacrifice

Blue Light Card eligibility

Comprehensive training

Wellbeing and employee assistance

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Police is seeking Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) to join Neighbourhood Policing Teams across Nottinghamshire. You will engage with communities, support crime prevention, and work with officers and partners to improve public safety.

The role requires strong communication, resilience, and a genuine passion for serving communities. A full UK driving licence is required. Training and development opportunities are provided, with on-site facilities and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Must be able to engage with diverse communities and build trust.
• Excellent spoken and written communication, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Good IT literacy and numeracy for reporting and admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible, reassuring presence in local communities.
• Build relationships with residents, businesses, schools, and partners.
• Tackle anti-social behaviour and address local concerns.
• Gather information to support policing activity and signpost to services.
• Engage vulnerable individuals and signpost to appropriate support.

Skills

Community engagement

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Resilience

Calm under pressure

IT literacy

Driving licence

Job description

We're Hiring: Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)

Various Locations Across Nottinghamshire

Are you community-focused, resilient and passionate about making a difference? We are seeking Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) to join our Neighbourhood Policing Teams at Nottinghamshire Police.

As a PCSO, you'll play a vital role in helping to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, supporting vulnerable people and building strong relationships within local communities. Working alongside police officers and partner agencies, you'll help make Nottinghamshire a safer place to live, work and visit.

What you'll do

• Provide a visible and reassuring presence within local communities.
• Build positive relationships with residents, businesses, schools and partner organisations.
• Help tackle anti-social behaviour and address local community concerns.
• Gather information and intelligence to support policing activity.
• Engage with vulnerable individuals and signpost them to appropriate support services.
• Support neighbourhood policing operations, crime prevention initiatives and community events.
• Work closely with police officers and partner agencies to resolve local issues and improve public confidence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for serving local communities.
• Confidence engaging with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• A proactive and resilient approach to work.
• Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Commitment to Nottinghamshire Police's values and neighbourhood policing ethos.

• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• On-site facilities including a gym and a canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Comprehensive initial training and ongoing development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes