Special Constable - Hampshire - HC620087

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is seeking volunteers for the Special Constable role, offering the opportunity to work alongside police officers while serving local communities. A commitment of at least 16 hours monthly is necessary, and applicants will need to pass vetting and fitness tests.

Benefits

Gym facilities available

Access to sporting activities

Wellbeing services access

Retail and hospitality discounts

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, but professional under pressure is essential.
• Ability to work well with others and make clear decisions required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with regular officers to police local communities.
• Conduct house-to-house enquiries and prevent vulnerable community members from becoming victims.
• Patrol crime hotspots and take part in crime-prevention initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Compassion

Resilience

Respect

Courage

Teamwork

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Posted:

07.07.2025

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21.08.2025

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Job Description:

Special Constable - HC620087

Location - Hampshire

Hours: Minimum 16 hours per month

Policing is a career like no other. Our police officers, police staff and volunteers show courage, teamwork and compassion on a daily basis to make a real difference to people’s lives in the communities they serve.

We look for all kinds of skills, because we know it takes all kinds of people to protect the public. Problem solving, compassion, resilience, respect, courage and teamwork. These are the qualities we are looking for, and if you think you might have the skills to serve why not apply?

To find out more about the role and the commitment required please use the links below:

A full role profile for the Special Constable role can be viewed .

PLEASE NOTE THIS ADVERT IS FOR HAMPSHIRE POSTINGS ONLY. SHOULD YOU WISH TO BE BASED ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT, PLEASE APPLY TO OUR .

Awareness Events

It is recommended that you join us for one of our online Special Constabulary Awareness events; these are a great opportunity to find out more about the recruitment process, the role of a Special Constable, the training provided and commitment required, as well as a chance to ask any questions that you may have.

Please sign up via the Eventbrite link below:

About the role

As a Special Constable, you will work closely with regular officers to police local communities. You would have the same powers and wear the same uniform as a regular police officer; be given proper training for the role and gain a thorough grounding in many aspects of police work, before you are expected to carry out any police duties. Being a Special Constable is a challenging and rewarding role and we are looking for people who can empathise with others and listen to their needs.

As a Special Constable, you will take part in frontline police work either as a response & patrol or neighbourhoods officer. This could mean anything from keeping town centres safe at night, conducting house-to-house enquiries, helping prevent vulnerable members of the community from becoming victims of crime, patrolling in crime hotspots, or taking part in crime-prevention initiatives. It’s a role with the potential to send you home every shift with a tangible feeling of pride, knowing you’ve volunteered to make a real difference in the community you serve.

Being a Special Constable is a voluntary role. Special Constables are required to commit a minimum of 16 hours per month to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, this equates to 192 hours per year. These hours are usually worked alongside a regular shift.

Some people join the Constabulary to be a career Special Constable and others join as it opens up opportunities to develop skills and experience needed to serve in other roles such as a police officer. Whatever your reason for joining you will be part of the policing family and a valued member of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, an organisation that is committed to the wellbeing of all its officers, staff and volunteers.

Our benefits are extensive and include:

• Gym facilities at a number of our buildings.
• Access to Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport (providing a range of family and sporting activities).
• Access to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s wide range of wellbeing services
• Access to retail and hospitality discounts via a Blue light Card (subscription applies)

You also have the opportunity to be part of a large organisation with all the potential opportunity for development and progression that can bring. Many police officers start life in other police roles, which can provide vital experience, giving them the edge over other candidates.

This role is subject to satisfactory vetting clearance. While you don’t need any specific qualifications, it is important that you’re professional under pressure; able to work with others, assess information, consider options and make clear, justifiable decisions. You must meet our eligibility criteria and pass the assessment process.

As well as a medical examination, there is also a fitness test which you must pass (this will be repeated annually).

Competencies for the role

In evaluating applications we assess against the following Competencies and Personal Qualities.

Reading the below links will assist you in the application process.

If you’ve got the skills and qualities we are looking for as a Special Constable, please follow this online application link to apply.