Kent is a safe county and by working as a police community support officer, you could play a vital role in keeping it that way.

PCSO recruitment: Closed

PCSO recruitment is closed. 

Role of a PCSO

Our police community support officers, also known as a PCSOs, work for Kent Police to help the public and support our police officers.

Join us and your distinctive uniform will quickly make you a familiar face in the community where you work, with your presence providing reassurance to people worried about crime. You act as a highly visible point of contact and help to deter nuisance crime and anti-social behaviour.

As part of the wider policing team you work closely with regular officers, Special Constables and council wardens, including those provided by Kent County Council, Medway Council and district councils around the county.

We know that by working closely with local organisations we can make a real difference to people’s neighbourhoods by tackling nuisance crime and anti-social behaviour.

Help to build a safer community

To help you maintain law and public order in the community where you work, as a police community support officer you have certain powers, such as issuing penalty notices.

You will play a key part in longer-term projects to tackle local problems and find solutions for them.

The qualities you need

At Kent Police we have set demanding standards for ourselves and you will be expected to live up to these.

You will act with integrity, impartiality and professionalism, taking pride in your work and presenting a positive image to others.

You must be self-motivated, physically fit, have good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work flexible hours. All applicants for Kent Police jobs are vetted for security reasons.

When you join us

The first part of your training involves a five-week classroom-based course. This is followed by local training at the police station where you will be based. You will also need driver training to pass the police test to allow you to drive Kent Police vehicles. 

Before you go out on patrol on your own you will spend a minimum of two weeks with a mentor, who will offer you guidance and advice.

Working with Kent Police

You will earn between £20,699 and £24,259 a year. Your 37-hour working week will involve variable shifts, which could be any time between 7am and 11pm, seven days a week. We have a flexible approach to working hours.

You will be provided with a full range of uniform and the necessary equipment to carry out your role.

Our commitment to diversity and fairness involves action and support groups including the Kent Minority Ethnic Police Association, Gay and Lesbian Support Group and Disability Awareness Group.

We also offer health facilities, welfare support and active sports and social clubs.

About Kent Police

Kent is a safe county with low levels of crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime. We are determined to keep it that way.

We cover around 1,442 square miles, including rural areas, busy towns and coastline, and have more than 3,600 police officers, 340 Special Constables and 2,400 other police staff, including more than 100 police community support officers.

Benefits and requirements

Working alongside their police officer colleagues, police community support officers (PCSOs) in Kent have a vital role in reducing nuisance crime and anti-social behaviour.

The benefits don’t just come from knowing you’re improving the lives of residents, they also include:

• an attractive salary
• extensive training
• 25 days holiday 
• subsidised health club membership.

No formal qualifications are required, however you will need a good standard of written English. A driving licence is also required.

You must be 18 years or older when a contract is offered.  

Find out more

You can find more information online by visiting the Home Office police recruitment website.

• View or download the Home Office PCSO brochure  104kb