Applying

Essex Police is recruiting Special Constables and is holding a recruitment event in Clacton on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

Representatives from the Special Constabulary will based in the mobile police station close to McDonalds on Pier Avenue between 10am and 4pm.

Information about the role of a Special Constable and how to apply can be found here.



Once you have completed and returned your application, we'll check it to make sure you meet the eligibility criteria to become a Special. We then mark the form to check that you have the personal qualities needed to become a Special. If you do, you'll then be invited to attend an assessment consisting of a multi-choice test and interview at Essex Police College.

If successful you’ll be asked to complete a physical fitness test, held on various weekends at the college. There are two elements to the test and you must pass both elements within a 12 week period from the date of the first test. You can read about the job related fitness test elements here. You’ll be expected to maintain your level of fitness and may be re-tested during your training. Please read through our example training programme and blank training programme.

If you pass the fitness test, your medical questionnaire will be screened by our Occupational Health team and if there are no issues you’ll be invited to a medical health screening and drugs test. We’ll also carry out various background checks and take up references with the referees listed on your application form.

Once clear, you’ll be able to start foundation training with us at Essex Police College in Chelmsford. When this is complete you’ll be attested (sworn in) and issued a uniform. You’ll then be ready to start policing your community.