Dorset Special Constable (May - August 2026)

Job description

Dorset Special Constable (May - August 2026)

Employing Force

Dorset

Contract Type

Special Constable Volunteer

Location

Forcewide - Dorset

Advertised Internally / Externally

External/Internal

Hours per Week

4

It is a mandatory requirement that a Special Constable will complete 16 hours a month on average a year, every year. This is 200 hours in total per year.

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Job Advert Description

Special Constables are volunteer police officers who give their spare time to police their communities.

This volunteer role gives you the chance to work alongside regular police officers and staff, bring your life skills and experiences and give something back to this beautiful part of the world.

It's not all glamorous, but it is rewarding.

You'll need to be able to give at least 16 hours of your time each month. Once trained, you will have the same powers as a regular police officer helping to protect and support the people who live in Dorset.

We're looking for honest, respectful, selfless and motivated people who want to do something worthwhile in their spare time. Could you be there in someone's time of need? If yes, then apply today through the link.

Closing date to join our next planned intake: 26/08/2026, 00:00. Please note: Recruitment remains ongoing and applications received ahead of the closing date will be accepted for our next intake in March 2027 or future planned intakes.

Closing Date

26/08/2026, 23:55

Under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted. A politically restricted post prevents an individual from having any active political role either in or outside the workplace and will automatically be disqualified from standing for or holding elected office. They are also restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or a person who is or seeks to be a candidate, and speaking to the public at large or publishing any written or artistic work that could give the impression that they are advocating support for a political party. For more information, please visit our or see Alliance PSD20 Working Practice via SharePoint.

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