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Special Constables have the same powers as regular police officers, wear the same uniform and equipment, and perform the same role on a voluntary basis. They undertake a wide range of police duties and provide a vital link between the police and the diverse communities that we serve, helping the Force to meet policing needs and increase the public’s confidence in the police service.
What's involved in the Recruitment Process? Information on application form, eligibility checks, assessment centre, interview, fitness test, security vetting and medical assessment.
Special Police Services (SPS) is the provision by the police of an additional special service i.e. beyond that which the police would consider necessary to meet their public duty obligations, and which is provided at the request of organising bodies of certain events and for which the organising body must pay.
Meet our Specials Constables - page featuring profiles of some of West Yorkshire Police's Special Constables, along with a a series of YouTube videos of some of our Specials.
Special Constable Frequently Asked Questions - dispelling the myths about Special Constables at West Yorkshire Police.
Recruitment Events - We are currently under-represented by people from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and so are encouraging people from these groups to apply to become Police Officers or members of Police Staff. If you are from one of these groups please use the links on this page to sign up for one of our online events - to find out more about the roles and for information on how to apply. (Career Discovery Workshops / Career Discovery Events)
Details about the Initial Contact Recruitment Process - including Application Form, Assessment, Interview and Pre-employment checks.
Officers from Batley & Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team together with West Yorkshire Police Positive Action Team will be holding a Recruitment Event & Open Evening at :
Al Hikmah Centre
Track Road
Batley
WF17 7AA
On Tuesday 6th February 2024 from 6 pm
Tom Wilson was an officer in West Yorkshire Police for 52 years after joining the City of Bradford Special Constabulary in May 1926. Upon retiring he wrote a diary, recounting his experiences as a Special Constable.
Officers from Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Police Recruitment event at
Tesco Extra
Bradford Road
Batley
WF17 5JU
On Thursday 1st February
From 10:00 hrs to 13:00 hrs
West Yorkshire Police - Police Constable recruitment Frequently Asked Questions, including the routes to join the Force, qualifications required, pay, information about the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Scheme.
Wednesday November 1, 2023
Police and special constables have taken to the streets in Huddersfield in a new operation to reassure revellers and prevent crime in the night time economy.
West Yorkshire Police will publish information about public misconduct or special case hearings here. Misconduct hearings deal with allegations of gross misconduct by police officers or special constables.
If you've already applied for a role with West Yorkshire Police, or are part way through your application, click here to access the recruitment portal login page.