Special Constabulary

Tayside Police is accepting applications for the role of Special Constable.

If you wish to apply you should download the Application Forms and Guidance Notes document. These forms should be printed then fully completed before being posted back to

Recruitment Team
Human Resource Services
Tayside Police
PO Box 59
West Bell Street
Dundee DD1 9JU

Please ensure you attach the correct postage to your envelope.

If you have difficulty downloading or opening the forms then you can either email recruitment@tayside.pnn.police.uk or telephone (01382) 596214/596215/596216.

FITNESS REQUIREMENTS

Currently there is no fitness test for Special Constables and this may continue. However it is a subject that is being discussed at national level and applicants to the Specials should seriously consider their level of fitness before applying as the role can be every bit as arduous as that faced by regular Police Officers.

You can download a copy of the Police Officer fitness standards along with information on reaching the correct level of fitness from the ACPOS website.

DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Specials, as they are known, take part in every aspect of police work learning new skills and meeting new challenges on a voluntary basis. Full training and uniform are provided free of charge and travelling expenses are paid.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The following process is applied to Special Constable recruitment.

As with regular constables, applicants must fully complete the national application form and accompanying documentation. Convictions will be treated in the same way as with regulars and assessed on an individual basis. Minor offences may not exclude an application from proceeding, however it is extremely unlikely that a person with a serious conviction will be allowed to progress.

INTERVIEW

Applicants will attend a structured interview which will assess them against the competencies listed below.

MEDICAL

Any applicant successful in the recruitment process must complete a medical prior to starting. If you have any queries regarding this please contact our Occupational Health provider OHSAS on 01382 730073.

BACKGROUND CHECKS / REFERENCES

Background checks will be carried out and references requested once the applicant has completed the interview stage.

COMPETENCIES

• Effective Communication
The ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively both verbally and in writing.
The ability to listen effectively.
The ability to give and receive information in a positive and accurate manner.

• Teamworking
The ability to work with others in a constructive and supportive way to achieve Force objectives.

• Diversity and Community Focus
The ability to treat people with fairness and dignity in respect of all members of the diverse community.

• Personal Responsibility
Honest with a mature outlook and socially aware.
Can demonstrate assertiveness.

• Resilience
Is self disciplined, enthusiastic and motivated.
Responds logically and decisively in demanding situations.

• Problem Solving
Able to take decisions in a manner appropriate to the situation and considering all relevant information.

INTAKES

Tayside Police will normally have two intakes of Special Constables in a year.

Training is currently carried out by the Staff Development Unit over ten Sundays and the Tuesday or Thursday evenings in between.

FOR FURTHER ADVICE

If you have any queries at all about the information contained here you can contact

Michelle Grier, Recruitment Officer on 01382 596212

or email recruitment@tayside.pnn.police.uk

or write to the

Recruitment Officer
Human Resource Services
Tayside Police
Police Headquarters
PO Box 59
West Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 9JU