Special constables in Kent support regular officers and make a significant contribution to the development of neighbourhood policing. This includes:

• liaising with local communities
• tackling anti-social behaviour
• policing special events (for example parades, carnivals and sporting events)
• managing traffic
• roads policing
• drugs enforcement
• developing crime prevention initiatives

Our expectations

As a special constable we expect you to perform 16 hours of duty a month as well as attend training.

You will need to commit to a two-week forecast of duties. This enables us to make sure you are properly and effectively deployed.

You will also be expected to commit to the role for a minimum of two years.

Who we are looking for

We particularly welcome applications from women, members of minority ethnic groups and members of the lesbian and gay community.

Eligibility

To be a Special Constable you must be:

• a British, Commonwealth, European Economic Area (EEA) citizen or have an indefinite right to stay in the UK
• of good character (ideally you should not have a criminal record but some minor offences may not exclude you)
• physically and mentally fit and in good health.

Members of certain professions are legally restricted from serving as a Special Constable, including:

• security officers
• members of the armed forces
• traffic wardens
• anyone involved in the administration of the law
• liquor licence holders
• bailiffs
• civilian detention officers
• fire and rescue officers
• members of police authorities
• private detectives
• store detectives
• police community support officers with a patrol function
• highway patrol officer.

This list is not exhaustive. For more information contact the Special Constabulary recruitment department.

You can also download a self selection questionaire to find out if you are eligible.

Find out more about the next step to becoming a Special.