Dorset Special Constable (March – May 2026)

Location: Forcewide - Dorset

Contract Type: Special Constable Volunteer

Hours per week: 4 (It is a mandatory requirement that a Special Constable will complete 16 hours a month on average a year, every year. This is 200 hours in total per year)

Competency and Values Framework (CVF)

Job Advert Description

Special Constables are volunteer police officers who give their spare time to police their communities.

This volunteer role gives you the chance to work alongside regular police officers and staff, bring your life skills and experiences and give something back to this beautiful part of the world.

It's not all glamorous, but it is rewarding.

You'll need to be able to give at least 16 hours of your time each month. Once trained, you will have the same powers as a regular police officer helping to protect and support the people who live in Dorset.

We're looking for honest, respectful, selfless and motivated people who want to do something worthwhile in their spare time. Could you be there in someone's time of need? If yes, then apply today through the link.

Closing Date: 06/04/2026, 00:00

Under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted. A politically restricted post prevents an individual from having any active political role either in or outside the workplace and will automatically be disqualified from standing for or holding elected office. They are also restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or a person who is or seeks to be a candidate and speaking to the public at large or publishing any written or artistic work that could give the impression that they are advocating support for a political party. For more information, please visit our website or see Alliance PSD20 Working Practice via SharePoint.

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To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Dorset Police, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

https://recruitment.dorset.police.uk/dp-sc/?adhoc_referrer=AdWarrior

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