Applying
Essex Police is now recruiting Special Constables
for the Tendring area.
A recruitment and information event will be held in Clacton on May
24, 2012.
Full details can be found on our recruitment events page.
Please visit this page regularly for updates and for details of any
open evenings that will be held throughout the county.
Our open evenings include a brief presentation about the Special
Constabulary and the recruitment process. There will also be a
chance to speak to existing Specials to see what the role is like
and you will also get helpful advice on how to complete the
application form.
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.
Special
constables often have a unique relationship with local communities
that allows them to gain the respect and admiration of a cross
section of people
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.
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