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If you would like further information, or an informal chat about becoming a Special Constable, call 0800 328 7597 or email us at specialconstabulary@surrey.pnn.police.uk.
We welcome applications to transfer from serving Special Constables in other Forces.
We are currently carrying out a review of the Special Constabulary and have put a hold on recruitment until this is completed, so please be patient and delay your application for a few weeks - we will put out an update on this page when we are taking applications again.
Joining the Special Constabulary is not to be taken lightly, and is very different to other forms of volunteering. Fully trained, you will face many challenging situations - being first on the scene of a road traffic accident, dealing with unruly town centre revellers, delivering bad news, arresting a driver at the roadside.
The application and assessment process is designed to test potential, character, attitude and resilience. As a Special Constable you need to be a good communicator, able to think laterally to solve problems, show respect for others and possess integrity, honesty and impartiality.
If you believe that you can rise to this challenge, you are 18 or over and meet the eligibility criteria, download the application form today and return it to us. Applicants who evidence the required standard on their application form, and who pass first stage vetting, will be invited to attend an assessment centre at Police HQ, Mount Browne, Guildford. These are held every few weeks.
After passing the assessment centre, which includes a fitness test, you will asked to complete an in-depth vetting form which includes questions about your family and personal finances. This is the same vetting procedure as applies to regular police officers. You’ll also undergo medical screening and an eyesight test.
Following successful clearance at the final vetting stage, you will be invited to join the next intake for initial training. The whole recruitment process can take anything from 3 to 6 months to complete, and is designed to ensure that you have the skills and commitment to take on this important role.
Are you eligible?
- You must be 18 years of age or over at the time of applying
- You must be a British citizen, or a citizen of a country that is a member of the European Economic Area, or Switzerland
- Commonwealth citizens and foreign nationals who are resident in the UK and free from restrictions are also eligible to apply
- Ideally, you should not have a criminal record. If you have a conviction as an adult or juvenile it is unlikely that you will be accepted, but some minor offences and cautions may not exclude you
- You must not be registered bankrupt with outstanding debts, have outstanding county court judgments against you, or be subject to a current Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA).