Background Checks
If you pass the assessment centre stage of recruitment, we will carry out background security checks to see if you are eligible to become a police special.
We will contact the referees you provided on your application form to verify the information you have given is correct. If your references are acceptable, your application will proceed to security clearance.
The aim of the security check is to verify your identity and background. It is extremely important that you update us with any changes to the information provided in your application form to expedite this process.
Medical Assessment
Special constables need to have a certain amount of resilience to cope with the pressures and demands of police work.
You will need to be physically healthy in order to carry out your duties, so you will undergo an examination to ensure you have no serious health problems.
Can I still apply if I have a disability?
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a person with a disability as having ‘a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial adverse long term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day to day activities.’
We welcome applications from people with disabilities, and will try our very best to make reasonable adjustments to enable disabled applicants to do the job.
If you have a disability, please inform us of the type of adjustment you might need to help you apply for the police officer role and carry out duties.