Specials

I'm Looking to apply to regulars next month after receiving a rejection at paper sift for a rushed application earlier in the year. After reading through advice on this forum and on other forums I've noticed a few people advising that people shouldn't put "Special constable" experiences in the competency section of the form. At first at thought this was silly advice but thinking about it I can see why. Just wondered what peoples thoughts are on this? Secondly, this is tired subject but I received a email from Hertfordshire HR saying 6 month replying rule didn't apply for them if failed at paper sift. Obviously HR must know however some people say the "6 month r…

So I had my medical today and the lovely occupational therapist explained every test result and said if everything was OK once checked by someone else there, I wouldn't hear anything, any problems they will ring and then it would be passed on to recruitment and I probably won't hear anything until drugs test results and vetting are done at which point I will be invited to attend training, so just a waiting game now, yay fingers crossed

I've finally decided that i want to join the police! I'm going for SC first as they only recruit from within so I've started studying in the areas i think are required. I'm eager to apply but ive had a trip booked for a while now. Ill be going away in May 2016 for anything from 4 - 12 months on a round the world trip. Will this cause any problems with my application? If it does can i cut the trip down to about 4-6 months. I've already been on a similar trip last year and im hoping that doesnt cause any problems either. Also would it be possible for me to apply and become a special before May then take some leave for travel? I appreciate any replies. I'm very eager…

Hi there everyone, New member here! I was hoping to gain some advice (prior to receiving my information pack) in regards to the assessment day in Wakefield to become a Special for WYP. I applied a few days ago and revieved an e-mail earlier on today inviting me to an assessment day on the 9th of November 2015. I was hoping to meet others who have applied and if possible anyone who will be at the assessment day on the 9th. Kind regards, Lee

Hi all, I apologise if this has been posted before. If it has please feel free to direct me to the thread. As a 19 year old that has only been out of school for a year (Granted I went straight in to work within a month of leaving) I haven't got any scenario that I can put in the Race and Diversity section of the application. Does anyone have any recommendation about what to do about it? I don't work in a place where I really deal with people of different races etc that allows me to provide a scenario as required on the form. Any help would be much appreciated.

So i had my medical this morning for WYP... whats the time frame for a response... the woman who dealt with me today said that WYP dont do a fitness test anymore? Im not bothered either way just curious. Also what happens after the medical?

Well, I attest next Tuesday, but something confuses me. On the medical questionnaire it asks specifically if you have Psoriasis. I answered yes, but never got questioned about it. What is the reason they ask this, and does it actually affect anything?

Apologies if someone has already asked this, I just can't seem to find it on here. Does anyone know what % each part of the assessment centre is worth towards the overall score? - PIRT - Written Test - Interview Thanks

How important is it to have neat handwriting when doing your written tests? My handwriting is terrible so I would like to know if I should be practicing it.

Hi all, this is my first time posting on this particular forum, Just wondering if any of you fine chaps or chappettes... no that doesn't work... Anyway i was emailed saying id passed the Assessment centre on the 15th Sept (was really chuffed, may have done a little dance... dont you judge me) My questions are, How long was the wait from receiving that great email to the medical/fitness? When did you get the detailed feedback? curious to see what i did well in because i thought i did pretty poor. Thanks in advance Ryan

So i left uni and looked for a job, Just been offered casual work at a hospitality place, it's is not what i expected and I dislike it strongly. The pay is poor (I sort of new this already) but the conditions are pretty dire too. I'm a strong believer that the key to happiness is through a job you enjoy, If I left this job next week 1) Would i be paid for the hours I've done already? 2) If, one day I applied to the police could this potentially be a serious issue for references and vetting? thanks in advance, I find this forum very helpful. It Seems wanting career in the police + being special is complicated

Did anyone else struggle to answer the competency based questions on the application form? I work in a petrol station and I know there has been situations that would fit into those questions but I'm having trouble bringing them to mind any tips?

I recently applied to become a Special Constable. I was successful at the interview and assessment day (which included the fitness test) back in March. I was scheduled in to for my medical and other appointments on the day. For my medical I had to fill out a medical questionnaire and had an eye test done before hand. On the medical questionnaire I declared that I am colour-blind. My optician wrote on the eye test "mild deuteranomalous trichromat" - i.e. red-green colour blind. I was due to start my training this month, but I was contacted to say that my application was due to be put on hold because of something I disclosed during my medical appointment and that they …

Hey guys im new here. I have a question. Iv been thinking long and hard about joining for a while now, to start with i want to join as an SC. I'm concerned however that i will not be accepted due to having no sense of smell. I realise it is quite important in some situations and i fully understand their reasoning if i get rejected. But i need clarification really so i can move on or press forwards. Cheers for the help guys.