PCSOs

Want to give something back to your community? Then have you considered taking up a challenging role as a Police Community Support Officer?

As a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) you will work on the frontline of your local force, providing a visible and reassuring presence on the streets and tackling the menace of anti-social behaviour.

Applications for PCSO roles have now closed.

This is a paid, usually full-time position that can lead to a long career with the police.

PCSOs have different roles in different forces, but they usually patrol a beat and interact with the public, while also offering assistance to Police Officers at crime scenes and major events.

Depending on where you work, you could:

• deal with minor offences
• offer early intervention to deter people from committing offences
• provide support for front-line policing
• conduct house-to-house enquiries
• guard crime scenes
• provide crime prevention advice

You would be a critical part of the force.

Although PCSOs do not have the same powers as regular police officers, they still carry a lot of responsibility, and are a critical part of the police service.

Click here to find out if you're eligible to become a PCSO.