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Recruitment Update
On 9th May 2025 we will be open for applications to become a Special Constable for Wiltshire Police.
Special Constables are volunteer officers who have the same powers and responsibilities as regular officers and are highly trained in playing an essential role in preventing, reducing and tackling crime and keeping the communities of Wiltshire safe.
Being a Special Constable means investigating crimes, dealing with violence or public order incidents, helping to find missing persons, attending the scenes of road traffic collisions and many other incidents that regular officers are involved in.
Whatever you do as a Special Constable, you will be helping victims of crime, the vulnerable and helping to keep Wiltshire one of the safest places to live.
If you feel you have what it takes to be a Special Constable, can give up at least 16 hours a month and would like to give back to your community doing one of the most rewarding volunteer roles there is, we want to hear from you.
To be eligible to become a Special Constable the basic requirements you must meet are:
Recruitment Process
Awareness Events
During our recruiting period for this role, Wiltshire Police host several Awareness Events for those interested in becoming a Special Constable. You will learn about the recruitment process, training requirements and hear from current serving Special Constables.
Upcoming dates:
You can register your interest in any of these sessions by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected]
ESP- Employer Supported Policing
The Employer Supported Policing (ESP) Scheme is a great way for employers to play their part in making their local communities safer by releasing employees to volunteer.
It is a national scheme owned by the Home Office. It is a partnership benefitting employers, their staff and the police service by releasing Special Constables and Police Support Volunteers to volunteer in policing.
To find out more please follow the link Employer Supported Policing | Wiltshire Police
Hear from some of our Special Constables