Specials

Hi I'm hoping someone will know about a querie I have, I've applied as a special constable and had my assessment centre at the weekend, the problem is I don't know if I've a caution or not from when I was young, about 14 years ago. My friends were arguing with each other that turned into a fight. I was involved in arguing with one girl. She then the next day when to the police and said I was involved, I didn't get arrested I took myself to the police station as I was fuming she said I was involved in hitting her. I remember the police man giving me a right telling off, I don't know wether he gave me a caution! As he didn't believe a word I said.. Anyhew I declared thi…

Hello all So the big day is nearly upon me, I have my assessment on the 11th in huntingdon! Im still revising, however I am finding it difficult to give 5 minute answers for potential competency based questions. I am trying to come up with numerous occasions when I have demonstrated these competencies, and perhaps I can roll them all in one? Do you guys have any advice? In particular the big "Respect for Diversity". I do have some ideas, but if you can tell me I am along the right lines etc? I use to manage a restaurant, and I would often deal with special dietry requirements and disabled access etc, and in my current role, deal with making bookings for people to visit…

Hi, I'm currently awaiting my application for special constable and was wondering I'm only 5ft would this go against me in training or the physical side of the role? Thanks Chelsea.

I am having my 2nd assessment next week which I was very happy with until now. I've woken up this morning feeling terrible - coughting, headaches, hot to cold very ill! I know it must be a silly question to ask but would I be able to call the centre to chenge my dates? Without blowing my chances? I don't think my body can deal with the bleep test.

Hi there, Just woundering if there is anyone who has just completed an application to become a pcso and could help me with something as I am in the middle of doing one thanks

Hey I'm trying to find out if it's possible to join after having hip replacement surgery??

Hi everybody, I'm currently filling out my application to become a Special with Devon & Cornwall Police. I've got a few questions in regards to the sections I mentioned, mainly related to the competency questions. I'm in my last year of college at the moment, and I'm due to finish in around 5 months. I'm 18, just to get the basics out of the way. As of yet, I have no real employment history - does this mean I should mark the employment history section of the application with N/A? Secondly, is this likely to be a huge hindrance towards my chances of the application being accepted? Regarding competency questions, my categories are "Planning and Organising" and "Respect…

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and have my first duty tomorrow! It's been a long time coming as I did the 6 month sunday course and seem to have spent my entire christmas doing NCALT courses. Anyway, I was finally signed off for duty yesterday and have my first patrol tomorrow! I have to say that I'm a bit apprehensive and just wondered if any of you have some tips!?? I wonder if south London is ready for me!!

Hi Guys! Ive got my Special Constable interview for West Yokrshire Police tomorrow and wondered if any of you could give me some last minute advice or tips on what to expect, and how to go about answering the interview questions? :) Cheers! JSC01

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Hi all-- ? I applied to become a SC 4 months ago and I was unseccssful at the interview stage. First of all, are there any major, basic interview techniques that anyone could enlighten me with please? and, Also, if you apply to a force and are rejected does the 6 month waiting time for a re-application apply to any force throughout the country or does it only apply to the force at which you were rejected? Cheers. John.

When applying for the role.of SC would living with Parents be a problem or applying while doing another voluntary job with no income also be a problem? Does it matter if the house is rented or not? I'm just trying to find out everything I can, can't thank you guys enough!

Hello, I have my assessment day this coming weekend and judging by the welcome pack for the assessment centre there is no role play, or grip strength test and only one written assesment. The whole process is done in one day including fitness test, is this a new way that the specials assessments are done, or is it that they are just not informing us that a role-play etc. will occur? Just want to make sure there's no unexpected surprises! Cheers

Hello again guys, So, I passed the written assessment, and am not through to the interview. So far I have gotten my answers for: Why I want to be a Police Officer Race and Diversity Effective Communication Personal Responsibilities. However, I am struggling to think of examples in my life in which I have displayed teamwork and resiliance. (I am NOT looking for a direct answer, but common scenarios in which I could of displayed these traits). For example, I played for a football team for 6 years, would that pass as teamwork or are they looking for something more? As for resiliance, other than solving arguements between friends and family iv never really had a probl…

Well im not sure about other forces but in A&S you need to require two forms of referee. I however only have employment within the family business, albeit for years so cannot use my parents as references. I have opted for therefore two character references. My business teacher in High school ( 4 years of teaching, the most contact with a single teacher ) and my Personal tutor at university. Now I'm not an expert in references but will that hinder me in any way do you think? How big a role to references make? (I'm confident they will both portray me as a tidy individual)