Special Constable- October 2025

Are you passionate about helping others? Join Wiltshire Police as a Special Constable and help to keep Wiltshire safe. We are recruiting for our next intake to begin training in 2025. 

This vacancy will close for applications on Sunday 29th June 2025 - however if we receive a high enough volume of applicants this may be subject to change.

About the role: Special Constables are volunteer Police Officers. They hold the same powers as Police Officers and work alongside them to prevent and detect crime, wearing identical uniform and issued with the same personal safety equipment and communication devices. 

As part of Wiltshire Police, you will have access to a wide range of benefits. These include generous discounts online and in store with the Blue Light card, the UK’s largest discount service for the emergency services. 

You will receive access to our in-house Occupational Health Unit, Health Assured employee assistance programme, active staff support networks and peer support groups. We help you keep active with onsite gyms at various sites and discounted gym membership with Wiltshire Council run leisure centres. 

ESP

Employer Supported Policing is a National scheme owned by the Home Office. It is an effective partnership between employers, their staff and the Police Service, devised to support Citizens in Policing in their voluntary duties during working hours: For more information about the ESP option, please visit www.wiltshire.police.uk 

What will I be doing? 

After completion of training, as a Special Constable duties can include: 

• Neighbourhood policing 

• Response policing 

• High visibility foot patrols 

• Supporting victims of crime 

• Helping to tackle anti-social behaviour and alcohol related disorder. 

• House to house enquiries 

• Helping safeguard public safety and security at local or major events 

What do I need: Being a Special Constable is a challenging and rewarding role. We are looking for honest, respectful, and motivated individuals who want to do something meaningful in their spare time, helping ensure Wiltshire is a safe place to live. If you think you have the qualities and skills to serve we want to hear from you! 

Are you eligible: 

• You must have a FULL UK manual driving license. 

• You must be aged 18 or older. 

• You must be a British citizen, an EC/EEA national, or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with no restrictions on your stay in the UK. 

• You need a minimum of three years of continuous residential history in the UK to meet vetting requirements. 

Additional information: 

• The initial training period lasts 20 weeks
• Special constables are asked to commit to a minimum of 16 hours a month. 
• Specialising/ opportunities to develop and specialise in a range of areas of policing. This will enable you to explore areas of interest such as Drone Units, Road Policing, Search Officers and Police Support Units to name a few. 

Join Us: 

We celebrate diversity. We were the first Police Force in the country to achieve Disability Confident Leader status. 

We want our Police Force to reflect the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, genders, and ages.  

Ready to Make a Difference? 

Click "Apply Now" and start your journey as a Special Constable for Wiltshire Police! 

For any support with your application or additional information, contact us at: 

• Email: talentacquisition@wiltshire.police.uk 

• Telephone: 01225 256 922 

Join us and play a vital role in keeping Wiltshire safe while developing your career in Policing. Apply today!