Special Constables are volunteer Police Officers who wear the same uniform and have the same powers as full time Police Officers. They work alongside full time Police Officers, dealing with a variety of incidents, assisting on operations and interacting with our diverse communities.
Special Constables learn many new skills as well as making a worthwhile contribution to the local communities in Greater Manchester. All we ask is that Special Constables commit a minimum average of 16 hours per month.
To find out more about this fantastic and extremely rewarding role please book onto one of our monthly recruitment events. The next one will be held at:-
The Sedgley Park Centre
Sedgley Park Road
Prestwich
Manchester
M25 0JT
Time: 7.00pm -9.00pm
At these events you will learn about the role, the recruitment process and the training programme. You will have the opportunity to speak to experts from our Recruitment Team, Training Department and serving Special Constables to ask any questions you may have.
Following this event you will be sent a link to the on-line application should you wish to apply.
This event is focused on people interested in joining the Special Constabulary. If you wish to apply for a full time Police Officer role then please visit the GMP website where you will find details of local recruitment events and information on how to apply.
Before booking a place at the event, please check that you are eligible to apply and meet all the criteria below:
- Can apply aged 17 but must be 18 on appointment
- Must be resident in the UK for 3 years prior to submitting an application;
- If you have been out of the country for more than 6 months in the last 3 years then you will have to provide sufficient information for consideration for us to carry out necessary security vetting checks;
- Must be a British citizen, member of EC or EEA, and resident in the UK free of restrictions with an indefinite leave to remain;
- No outstanding County Court Judgments – must be satisfied;
- If registered as bankrupt, you will only be considered after 3 years from discharge date;
- No visible tattoos on hands, face or neck;
- You will not be considered if you have any convictions for theft, dishonesty, violence or public order offences;
- Drink driving conviction – 10 year preclusion;
- Driving without insurance – 5 year preclusion;
- No cautions or juvenile convictions for recordable offences within the last 5 years;
- Security roles are a potential conflict of interest so you may not be eligible;
If you have any queries or require further information with regards to your eligibility to apply to the Special Constabulary, please email
[email protected] prior to booking onto the event.
Please note this event may close prior to the 29th June 2023 depending on the amount of interested received.
You will receive a further email prior to the event confirming final details, please ensure you check your Junk/Spam emails.