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Specials

 
 
This forum should only be used for questions that are regarding recruitment to the Special Constabulary that are not specific to a local force. If your question is specific to the recruitment process in a particular force then please visit the correct force area located HERE
  1. Matthew Z
    Started by Matthew Z * ,

    Hello people, I have applied to become a Special in the Norfolk area. I have passed the P.I.R.T. (at the top of my class I was told I have now been told that I have to wait for my local town's Police Station to contact me for a interview. What I don't understand is that they have requested I take a medical (which I have booked for the 5th March!) So, some questions. 1: Does it matter to the force how good your P.I.R.T. score is or are they just interested in it being a pass or fail? 2: Where is the logic of asking me to take a medical if i haven't had a proper interview yet? Happy to hear from anybody. Matthew

    • 3 replies
    • 1k views
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  2. superflygirl
    Started by superflygirl,

    I have passed the interview to be a PCSO for GMP. For various reasons I am thinking about turning the position down and joining as a Special instead. Will I have to go through the whole application again or can I just Transfer? Also is the weekend training Flexible or do you have to attend every weekend for 9 weeks? Any other information would be appreciated. Regards

    • 8 replies
    • 1.3k views
  3. nozza1546620103
    Started by nozza1546620103,

    this may seem a daft question but if you get a job as a special, and are also a teacher or other job can you carry your warrant card at your other palce of work? ive just wondered bout this 1..lol

    • 56 replies
    • 3.9k views
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  4. nozza1546620103
    Started by nozza1546620103,

    how does probation work with the specials? can naybody shed any light on this please?

    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views
  5. Bigtee1546620098
    Started by Bigtee1546620098,

    hi what is the recruitment process for becoming a special, as in are there any interview, tests, roll plays etc, cheers

    • 6 replies
    • 1.6k views
  6. RED EYE
    Started by RED EYE,

    Hi, does anyone know a good place to send medals for mounting in London? :roll:

    • 5 replies
    • 2.7k views
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  7. bpool999
    Started by bpool999,

    hey ive been accpeted for pcso job startin 2nd jan, im a serving special but cant be both, so need to resign, it is a case of letter and warrant card being sent to HQ? thanks

    • 6 replies
    • 4.4k views
  8. Rotherham1546620110
    Started by Rotherham1546620110,

    Hi, I am going to be applyin to Join the Lothian & Borders Police very shortly, Wonder if there is anyone who is a special in this force. Let me know please maybe i could ask you a few questions.

    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views
  9. graham101007
    Started by graham101007,

    passed my interview today in leicester. was so nervous. answered the questions to my best ability and was just myself. so what happens now. medical and then if pass start traing in May. Glad I did it.

    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views
  10. Jess Biggins
    Started by Jess Biggins,

    To anyone who is already a Special, what kind of hours do you get? Are they flexible/part time or full time and nights? Or is it up to you because you're volunteering?

    • 10 replies
    • 1.6k views
  11. leon1546080884
    Started by leon1546080884,

    applying to cleveland to be a special.failed the pirt twice.done a lot of math tests and i get good scores but when i go to do the pirt at police headquaters my mind goes blank anyway i will give it another go.

    • 2 replies
    • 1k views
  12. MrLee1546620050
    Started by MrLee1546620050,

    Hi - Would like to find out -if anybody knows - what's the application form for the specials like and how do i get one? Is it the same as a PC form and are there the same kind of competency questions? thanks alot.

    • 4 replies
    • 1.4k views
  13. rkolendo
    Started by rkolendo,

    Hi all, Was wondering if anyone here has recently gone through the A/C for the Specials, especially in the Met. Got mine in three weeks. Still waiting for my info pack. Have no idea what to expect. How similar is it to the regulars, what format does the interview take etc. Any help is really appreciated. Cheers Richard

    • 1 reply
    • 1k views
  14. kirkie
    Started by kirkie,

    Quote from the Hull Daily Mail SPECIAL POLICE TO GET £1,500 09:30 - 04 August 2003 Police chiefs have been given the go ahead to pay special constables in a bid to increase the number of high visibility patrols in East Yorkshire. And it means Humberside Police is the first force in Britain where specials are paid after the scheme was given Home Office backing. Senior officers hope the move will encourage more public-spirited residents to volunteer to become specials. Now £750,000 has been set aside to pay specials up to £1,500 a year in return for at least 208 hours of high visible patrols. The scheme will be reviewed after 12 months. But Humberside Pol…

    • 18 replies
    • 2.1k views
  15. coolchap17
    Started by coolchap17,

    Well i applied as a police officer for Humberside police. I failed (B, C, C - average C) So I'm applying as a special. If I am accepted as a special, will this be beneficial to my application when I come to re-apply? And also, as a special, what equipment are you supplied with (hand-cuffs, CS spray, etc.) and not supplied with. :?

    • 7 replies
    • 1.7k views

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