SC Lois Harding
Special Constable Lois Harding has been a Special in Rayleigh since 2021, she loves that she is learning new skills and getting to know the residence of the local community.
"My attestation was a really great event where my friends and family were able to attend."
"Exciting, rewarding and challenging."
"I get to experience everything a regular officer does including the hustle and bustle of life on a Local Policing Team and every shift is different.
"I work in the Rayleigh as part of the Castle Point and Rochford local policing team and I love being able to meet and talk to local residents of all different ages.
"I really enjoy being visible to the public and being able to help support my colleges who work as full-time police officers, learning new skills from them."
"My attestation was a really great event where my friends and family were able to attend.
"To see how proud and supportive they are made me feel proud to be part of the Essex Police family and the continued support they give."
"The biggest challenge I have faced so is being unafraid to ask questions!
"Everyone is so happy to support you and answer any questions you may have."
"Communication is a huge skill that I not only use within my day job as an Essex Police staff member but as also being a Special Constable, I think it is so important to be able to communicate with people no matter their age, race, gender or background."
"No, I found the recruitment process smooth and got regular updates at each stage of my application."
"Essex Police truly values diversity in every aspect of the organisation.
"I have always been interested in the way other people work, their thought processes and love to learn different ways of completing tasks as well as how people approach different situations.
"It’s great to work with a vast age range of people inside and outside of work.
"We are all different and this benefits any workplace, especially being a Special Constable, as everyone bring something different to the role."
"Everyone has their own story to tell and being able to be different and be proud of who you are within what you do is so important.
"Everyone’s personalities, opinions, ages, and gender are different, and each can contribute differently to the way you think and work."
"Don’t hesitate and apply! It will be the best thing you do.
"You will learn so much about yourself, gain new life experiences and meet new people."
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