Greater Manchester Police

Does anyone know if the recruitment standards are lower for the Specials compared to the Regs? I only ask because I look around at some of my fellow Specials and wonder how they made it in with their lackadaisical attitude to what is an incredibly responsible role.

Well finally my fitness test has come round! 7am at openshaw. Safe to say I'll be in bed straight after the champions league ;-)

Hi all, Currently I'm a serving officer in another force but I'm keen to transfer into GMP. I note that the force had a transfer process a couple of months back but only for substantive DC's and also for uniformed officers with advanced language skills. Is anybody aware of if/when GMP will be recruiting for standard, uniform and/or DC transferees again? Cheers for your help.

To tidy up the GMP area a little bit, I have decided to make a thread with questions that come up quite often. If there are any mistakes, just post and I will change it. Also as more questions are asked, I will update this thread. What are the steps for recruitment as a Special Constable? Application National Assessment Process Fitness test Medical Security vetting How long will the recruitment process take? The average time for recruitment is around 6 - 12 months. These can differ depending on how lucky you are with training dates, medical dates etc. What does the National Assessment Process consist of? The National Assessment Process consists of a written exam - …

Hello, I'm currently in the process of the Specials recruitment (recently passed my fitness test)... I've always been employed and safe in the knowledge I had a full-time career with no redundancies. Recently, I've taken a leap of faith and will soon be starting contracting (self-employed), would I still be eligible for the Specials considering self-employment doesn't always guarentee work? My contract I'm currently on is for a minimum of 3 months... I'll phone the recruitment line later on but would like to see what others on here think first?

Hi guys, on my awearness evening we were told that shifts are very flexible, i.e finishing work and having no plans, clock on for 3 or 4 hours. Is this correct? Also say for example you know a regular who is on duty from your division can you just pair up with them where ever suits you?

Hi, I am a new SC due to start on the 20th March and I received an email yesterday (to my personal email) via DutySheet with regards to the new Night Time Economy Team (NTE Team) explaining that for those of you who intend to apply, but have not yet submitted interest, only have 1 week left to do so. My questions are: 1/ What is the NTE team? Does anyone have any further information about this? I have looked for more detail on the GMP website but I couldn't find anything further about it. 2/ Is this a final part of my recruitment file that has to be completed before my intake? 3/ If not part of my recruitment file, but an email sent to all SC's, would this apply to m…

Does anyone know any news on the pcso applications that got offered to those who didnt score high enough for the regs on the last intake?

Hey. I'm doing an assignment which I left to last minute and I need to have a quick chat with someone from Wigan West. If anyone is a PC or SC for Wigan West, please reply to this post and i'll PM you. Many thanks.

Hey folks. Anyone else had their place confirmed on the march intake? I got the phone call today at work! So chuffed :D in the end I chose North Manchester division :D

Hello from down south .... A couple of years ago I made contact with an officer from here regarding the introduction of an RPU team within GMP. I went to visit them and discussed some of the elements we had done in the Met around the topic. Unfirtunately I can't remember their name to get back in contact .... Does GMP still have any SC's attached to the RPU function ? If so, would someone mind PM'ing me ? Thanks James

I've got an assessment day today to become an Operation Support Officer (OSO) within Greater Manchester Police. I've done a bit of research about the role and checked the job description, but I was looking to see if anyone had anymore information as to the roles of an OSO. I've looked around other forces but it seems everyone has different roles dependant on the force they're in. Thanks!

I assume everyone has recieved the emails this morning about the new "promotion" system? Out of interest, who intends to apply, and who doesn't? I don't think I'll be bothering...

Hi, has anyone who attended the 17th September information evening and sent their application form in heard anything back yet?

Does anyone know what the current boot allowance is for GMP Specials? During my training I'm positive I was told £30 every year, as long as you completed the minimum hours. However I have just submitted mine in my expenses and its been rejected even though I've done in the region of 800 hours last year. If anyone who's been through training recently could clarify what you are being told at Sedgley that'd be great.