Special Constables are volunteers who provide assistance to the regular police force, dealing with a variety of incidents and interacting with our diverse communities. Working with the local Neighbourhood Policing Teams, Special Constables are trained to assist regular officers and increase the effectiveness of local police initiatives.

Special Constables learn many new skills and take on additional responsibilities, as well as making a worthwhile contribution to the local communities in Lancashire. All we ask is that Special Constables commit a minimum of four hours duty per week.

Applications received by midnight 18 June 2015 will be for the January 2016 intake.

To find out more about the recruitment process and the training Specials receive, please reserve a place at our recruitment event. During the evening you will have the opportunity to speak to serving Special Constables about their roles and have any questions answered. If you decide being a Special Constable is for you, we can talk you through our on-line application.

Before booking your place, please check that you are eligible to apply and that you meet all the criteria below:

• You must be at least 18 years old;
• You must be resident in the UK for 3 years prior to submitting the application;
• If you have been out of the country for more than 6 months in the last 3 years then you will have to provide sufficient information for consideration for us to carry out necessary security vetting checks;
• You must be a British citizen, member of EC or EEA, and resident in the UK free of restrictions with an indefinite leave to remain;
• You have no outstanding County Court Judgments – must be satisfied;
• If registered as bankrupt, you will only be considered after 3 years from discharge date;
• You have no visible tattoos on your hands, face or neck;
• You will not be considered if you have any convictions for theft, dishonesty, violence or public order offences;
• Drink driving conviction – 10 year preclusion;
• Driving without insurance – 5 year preclusion;
• No cautions or juvenile convictions for recordable offences within the last 5 years;
• Eyesight must be 6/36 unaided

Should you have any queries prior to booking onto the event please contact specialconstablerecruitment@lancashire.pnn.police.uk

Access can be gained from the car park off Sandy Lane, Accrington.

FAQs

What can/can't I bring to the event?

You just need to bring your ticket on the night and a pen and paper in case you'd like to make any notes.