Special Sergeant - Transferee Opportunities

Cheshire Police (Cheshire Constabulary); Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local police force is seeking a dedicated Special Constable to provide frontline leadership within the Special Constabulary. This role supports community policing and involves supervising teams on duty while ensuring the welfare and growth of Special Constables. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and operational experience. Opportunities for personal development and a professional environment are offered, contributing to keeping communities safe.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Supportive environment

Vital role in community safety

Qualifications

• Experience as a Special Constable/Sergeant, achieving Independent Patrol Status.
• Proven leadership ability and strong communication skills.
• Good understanding of relevant legislation and policing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Special Constables.
• Lead teams at community events, planned operations and emergency incidents.
• Deliver clear tasking, briefings and debriefings for duty teams.
• Support operational planning and ensure effective deployment of Special officers.

Job description

Job Details

Role type: Special Constable
Business Area: Neighbourhood
Department: Local Policing
Location: Chester, Ellesmere Port
Salary: (If paid, pro‑rata for part‑time hours)
Hours per week: Volunteer
Closing Date: 11/12/2025, 23:55

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated, motivated and experienced Special Sergeant or a Special Constable looking for promotion to provide frontline leadership within our Special Constabulary. This role supports community policing, supervises Special Constables on duty, looks after the welfare and growth of a team and plays a key part in delivering safe, effective and visible policing. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, operational experience and a commitment to serving the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Special Constables.
• Lead teams at community events, planned operations and emergency incidents.
• Deliver clear tasking, briefings and debriefings for duty teams.
• Support operational planning and ensure effective deployment of Special officers.

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Special Constable/Sergeant, achieving Independent Patrol Status.
• Proven leadership ability and strong communication skills.
• Good understanding of relevant legislation and policing procedures.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for personal development, training and skill-building.
• Work alongside dedicated officers in a supportive and professional environment.
• Play a vital part in keeping communities safe.

Additional Information

The Competency Values Framework (CVF) provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes behaviours required by all officers and will be used in the recruitment process to assess suitability for the role. Detailed knowledge of the framework is not required, but familiarisation is encouraged.

This role operates at level 2 of the CVF.

Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce representative of the community it serves. Applications are welcomed from all under‑represented groups:

• People of ethnic minority
• Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
• Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
• Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)

FOR POLICE OFFICER NEW RECRUITS ONLY – The Constabulary recognises that some may possess additional skills such as fluency in other languages. If you have such a skill and are willing to be contacted about it being considered for deployment and posting decisions, please highlight this in your application. Any posting decision will be made by the organisation.

You will need the following details to complete the application form: NI Number, ID details, address information, referee details, full employment history (including dates) and any qualifications obtained. You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos. The application system remains active only for a 60‑minute period on a single page; incomplete pages will not be saved. As part of the application process, you may be asked to provide evidence of your qualifications, proof of identity and address.

Role Profile Documents: Special Sergeant.docx (668 KB), Special Sergeant.docx.pdf (100 KB)