The posts are full-time permanent, although part-time and flexible working arrangements will be considered following completion of training.
Lancashire Constabulary is committed to local community Neighbourhood Policing, and the Police Community Support Officer is at the heart of this commitment. Police Community Support Officers are part of their local Neighbourhood Policing team, working with partners and the community to reduce crime, the fear of crime, and preventing vulnerability.
The role is a uniformed one and comes with designated powers. Most importantly, Police Community Support Officers are expected to engage with their communities, problem-solve in their communities, and target the biggest local problems. They also respond to calls for service within communities, often being the local face of policing on their patch.
PCSOs provide a visible, accessible, and approachable presence in communities. They are engagement specialists. The role of a PCSO in engaging with the public and providing a two-way flow of information is crucial within the community engagement that builds trust and develops a sophisticated understanding of community needs.
We believe it is really important for our police force to be part of the community and reflect the wonderfully diverse communities we have in Lancashire; therefore, we really welcome applications from those communities who are underrepresented within the force.
We are keen to recruit people who can demonstrate excellent communication skills, can adapt to changing situations, and have a positive attitude to their work, in order to help us deliver this service.
If you have the desire to contribute to your local community as part of the policing team, then this could be the role for you. We are looking to recruit local people from, and for, their local communities - we have PCSOs working across Lancashire, from Fleetwood on the coast to Whitworth on the Lancashire border, and from the Ribble Valley bordering rural North Yorkshire right over to Skelmersdale in West Lancashire.
Further details of the requirements and duties of the post can be found on the Role Profile and Rota attached. Should you require further information once you have read the attachments, please visit our recruitment website https://joinus.lancashire.police.uk/explore-our-roles/police-community-support-office/ or email PCSORecruitment@lancashire.police.uk where we will put you in touch with our PCSO Coaches.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to undertake the College of Policing National Sift (Assessment); further details will be sent after the closing date.
Important dates:
National Sift: 11th - 18th February 2025 Interviews: 3rd - 13th March 2025 (face-to-face interviews at Hutton Headquarters) Pre-employment checks: 31st March - 16th May 2025 (Medical/Vetting)
The start date will be on 30th June 2025, and training takes place over 8-10 weeks at Hutton Headquarters. (No annual leave will be authorized during this period)
Please note shift allowance is not paid whilst in training, and other than the recognized public holidays, candidates will not be permitted leave during this period.
Good luck in your journey to become a PSCO in one of the best forces in the country.
THE CLOSING DATE IS MONDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 23:55
LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS CANNOT BE SUBMITTED.
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