Police Community Support Officer (PCSO - DP26b)

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

Be the face of reassurance. Be the voice of your community. Be the difference. Are you passionate about people? Proud of your community? Driven to make a positive and lasting impact?

As a Police Community Support Officer, you'll be right at the heart of local neighbourhoods—highly visible, highly trusted, and highly valued. This is your chance to build genuine relationships, support the vulnerable, tackle the issues that matter, and help shape safer, stronger communities across Derbyshire.

This role holds designated PCSO legal powers of enforcement in line with local force requirements to support the successful resolution, prevention, and deterrent of local crime. PCSOs are expected to respond to a wider range of non-criminal issues that contribute to vulnerability and safety within the community. They will be expected to act with discretion, making appropriate use of their designated powers and acting within force guidelines.

We have PCSO vacancies across the county, and you'll be allocated a location upon appointment. Flexibility is important, as you may be asked to work in other areas based on operational demand.

What You'll Be Doing

In this varied, rewarding role, you will:

• 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.

This is not just a job—it's a commitment to improving the lives of others.

The must haves

• Level 2 English (GCSE Grade 9-4) (A-C) or equivalent, or able to use English Language to that standard.
• You must be 17 ½ years old on application and 18 years old on appointment.
• You must be available to work between 8.00am and midnight, seven days a week.
• Willingness to patrol independently, including lone patrol on late shifts.
• You must have sufficient fitness to patrol the streets on foot or bicycle for long periods of time and in all weather conditions.

What's in it for you?

At Derbyshire Constabulary, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What's more, we have a range of reward and benefits that if you join us you could enjoy.

Salary and Shift Allowance

• £24,747 during the initial 8-week full-time training period.
• £29,859 (including shift allowance and weekend enhancements) once training is complete.
• Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary range (Exceptions may apply).
• You will receive 14% shift allowance after the initial 8-week training.
• You will work 34.75 weekend hours per month, for which you will receive an enhancement of 50%.

Next Steps

• Vacancy closes on Friday, 14 August 2026 at 23.55.
• Interview will be from 7 to 30 September 2026.
• Cohort Start date: 1 February 2027 - if you are unable to commit to this start date, please do not apply but set up job alerts and we will notify you when the next campaign is live.

Who We Are

Here at Derbyshire Constabulary, Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It's these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Derbyshire.

To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our careers website.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has considered a career in policing to apply. We're particularly keen to increase the number of females and candidates from black and minority ethnic communities and the LGBT community, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.