Special Constable : HC620088 Location : Isle of Wight Contract: Volunteer Hours: Minimum 16 hours per month Policing is a career like no other. Our police officers, police staff and volunteers show courage, teamwork and compassion on a daily basis to make a real difference to people's lives in the communities they serve. We look for all kinds of skills, because we know it takes all kinds of people to protect the public. Problem solving, compassion, resilience, respect, courage and teamwork. These are the qualities we are looking for, and if you think you might have the skills to serve why not apply? To find out more about the role and the commitment required please use the links below: Special Constable : Introduction to Applicants Special Constable Briefing Pack A full role profile for the Special Constable role can be viewed here. PLEASE NOTE THIS ADVERT IS FOR ISLE OF WIGHT POSTINGS ONLY. SHOULD YOU WISH TO BE BASED ON THE MAINLAND PLEASE APPLY TO OUR HAMPSHIRE ADVERT. Awareness Events It is recommended that you join us for one of our online Special Constabulary Awareness events; these are a great opportunity to find out more about the recruitment process, the role of a Special Constable, the training provided and commitment required, as well as a chance to ask any questions that you may have. Please sign up via the Eventbrite link below: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Events Eventbrite About the role As a Special Constable, you will work closely with regular officers to police local communities. You would have the same powers and wear the same uniform as a regular police officer; be given proper training for the role and gain a thorough grounding in many aspects of police work, before you are expected to carry out any police duties. Being a Special Constable is a challenging and rewarding role and we are looking for people who can empathise with others and listen to their needs. As a Special Constable, you will take part in frontline police work either as a response and patrol or neighbourhoods officer. This could mean anything from keeping town centres safe at night, conducting house:to:house enquiries, helping prevent vulnerable members of the community from becoming victims of crime, patrolling in crime hotspots, or taking part in crime:prevention initiatives. It's a role with the potential to send you home every shift with a tangible feeling of pride, knowing you've volunteered to make a real difference in the community you serve. Being a Special Constable is a voluntary role. Special Constables are required to commit a minimum of 16 hours per month to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, this equates to 192 hours per year. These hours are usually worked alongside a regular shift. Some people join the Constabulary to be a career Special Constable and others join as it opens up opportunities to develop skills and experience needed to serve in other roles such as a police officer. Whatever your reason for joining you will be part of the policing family and a valued member of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, an organisation that is committed to the wellbeing of all its officers, staff and volunteers. Benefits Our benefits are extensive and include: : Gym facilities at a number of our buildings. : Access to Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport (providing a range of family and sporting activities). : Access to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary's wide range of wellbeing services : Access to retail and hospitality discounts via a Blue light Card (subscription applies) You also have the opportunity to be part of a large organisation with all the potential opportunity for development and progression that can bring. Many police officers start life in other police rol