Specials Recruitment Information Evening Tonight

Press release:
Want to do something exciting and worthwhile? Come to our ‘Special’ open evening in Rickmansworth to discover more.

Ever wanted to be part of something that’s exciting and worthwhile? Then why not consider becoming a volunteer police officer, joining Hertfordshire’s 250-strong team of Special Constables?

Hertfordshire Constabulary is actively recruiting Special Constables in order to boost its numbers. It is looking for motivated team players wanting a challenge.  Special Constables have full police powers, uniform and protective equipment and work alongside the regular force.

Three Rivers currently has a slightly smaller number of Specials than some other parts of the county so come along to find out more at the next Recruitment Open Evening at Council Chambers,  Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth WD3 1RL on Friday, October 28 at 7pm. You must register your interest on-line to attend (www.hertspolicecareers.co.uk ).

Special Constables get involved in all areas of frontline policing - from high visibility patrols around pubs and clubs at the weekend and being called to assist at the scene of a road traffic collision or burglary to arresting offenders or reassuring and advising residents after a crime has occurred.

Aside from ‘response’ or local Safer Neighbourhood policing, there are constantly evolving opportunities to work within specialist policing environments, such as the investigation of child sexual exploitation, domestic abuse and prisoner processing.  Special Constables with specialist IT knowledge also work alongside police officers and staff who manage registered sex offenders.
Those with an interest or expertise in countryside and rural issues can become Rural Special Constables who are dedicated to the needs of rural communities.  They work alongside our Rural Operation Support Team (ROST) and local police Safer Neighbourhood Teams investigating heritage crime or wildlife offences, tackling hare coursing or poaching, to dealing with fly-tipping or the theft of heating oil.

Acting Inspector Debbie Jacyna, Specials Development Manager, said: “The opportunity to gain experience in specialist departments, at hours and dates to suit you, is uniquely available to Hertfordshire’s Special Constabulary.  We are keen to utilise specialist skills or foreign languages that officers have by deploying into the relevant department, as well as assisting with neighbourhood policing.”
Once initial training is complete, Specials are coached by regular officers to complete their Police Action Checklists and are then deemed fit for independent patrol.  On average this can take around 12 months.

The event on October 28 includes a short presentation and the opportunity to speak to serving Special Constables.  Human Resources will also be on hand to answer any questions regarding the recruitment process.
Register now at www.hertspolicecareers.co.uk   Look for ‘events’ on the front page and click the + icon for full details and links to register, or go direct by clicking here: https://tri-force.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-6/brand-5/xf-36e7326d4bc7/candidate/login