PCSO recruitment timeline

  • Once the recruitment window opens, anyone can apply via the website.
     
  • All applications will be reviewed initially for eligibility.
     
  • Applicants may be contacted for further information eg photos of tattoos.
     
  • Applicants successful at the eligibility review will be invited to take part in an assessment. 
     
  • Applicants successful at the assessment will be invited to attend an interview.
     
  • Following success at interview, applicants will enter into pre-employment checks and will be asked to attend a medical appointment, provide employment references and go through the vetting process.
     
  • Once checks are completed and passed an offer of appointment will be made. This process can take approximately five months.
     
  • Once appointed, a position on a training course will be allocated. Initial training will last approximately 12 weeks. Training days are usually 8am until 4pm, Monday to Friday. Once training is completed and you move to district this will involve shift work.
     
  • There will be a 12 month probation period.
     
  • After passing the twelve month probation you will then officially be a Police Community Support Officer.

 

Requirements

  • You must be aged 18 years or over at time of applying.
     
  • There is no upper age limit.
     
  • There is no fitness test, unlike during Police Officer recruitment.
     
  • You must have a genuine interest and desire to serve the community.

 

Page last reviewed April 2023.