Special Constables are ordinary people from all walks of life
Burglary.
Turn a blind eye. Draw the curtains. Tut loudly. Say something. Special Constable.
Where would you put yourself?
If you’re the sort of person who can’t ignore the needs of the community, think about putting aside some of your time to become a Voluntary Police Officer in the Hertfordshire Police Constabulary.
From the moment you volunteer, you’ll help to make Hertfordshire a safer and better place to live.
Once you’re trained to tackle and prevent a wide variety of crimes from burglary and theft to vandalism and anti-social behaviour alongside regular police officers, you could make a lasting difference to the community.
Not that the good news stops there. As well as putting something back into Hertfordshire, you’ll be able to push yourself by gaining unique experiences, learning valuable new skills such as how to defuse situations, and exercising the same powers as our regular officers.
As long as you can promise sixteen hours a month, which you could divide into four, six or eight hour shifts, you’ll find yourself right at home and meeting new people all the time. In fact, we’ll even give you the chance to try it before you start, with a day on the beat alongside one of our officers.
Our Voluntary Police Officers, or Special Constables as they’re sometimes called, are ordinary members of the public drawn from all walks of life.
But that isn’t to say it’s a role for just anyone. You could come from virtually any background, but you’ll need to meet the same criteria as our regular officers and, as importantly, you’ll need a real desire to do something positive for the community in Hertfordshire.
As long as you have that, you’ll find the unique experience and new skills you gain will make you an enticing prospect for employers, whatever your chosen profession.
