Specials

Hi all, I had a look through the posts and was surprised to see this not being asked! What sort of jobs does everyone do whilst volunteering? Also I'm not happy in my current job (hospitality) and want to make a move to become a Special and eventually relocate to Australia. What sort of jobs does the MET look favourably on when considering an application, I would be doing this job as full-time whilst volunteering. Lastly, I couldn't see on the Police recruitment site any information on how long you need to 'serve' as a special before being able to transfer, does anyone know? thanks guys, and look forward to the responses! Jack

Hey everyone, I have just applied for a Special Constable role and wanted to ask a quick question. Will me having a high BMI knock me back at all like in the TA? I ask because I have a high BMI, 33, but i can still easily carry out all the fitness requirements. Regards, Terry

I have an assessment day in March for regular recruitment and trying to sort out my examples for my competency interview, I believe that one of the skills tested will be working with others. One of the questions they could ask could be 'when have you taken another persons viewpoint into account' I have no idea what example to give here, any ideas? Thanks

Hello all! I'm new to this forum etc, good to see the nice amount of information on the site - really useful and helpful, thank you! I'm a 1st year student at the University of Nottingham and was wondering if anyone here has knowledge of the training system in place? I'll be 20 in April and meet all required criteria etc, currently on their site it says 21 week training at weekends? Surely that's not 21 weekends straight is it, or are there intensive courses available? Thanks a lot! Oliver

Hey everyone, I found out that i passed my assessment and sent back my medical form. As long as everything comes back on those, am i in for sure, or will there be more sifting of the applicants?

Hi Peeps, I've got my assessment day 1 tomorrow for the Met. I was wondering if anyone has any last minute tips. Thanks

Newbie in the process of application with syp needing advice regarding GP medical form charges Hi im just wanting some advice regarding a charge for the gp medical form. Im in the process of apllication to become a member of the Special Constabulary and one part is a GP form being signed to sign off that i am fit and well. The form is 10 pages long and its yes/no answers, which are all NO as i am fit and well and i filled this in. The doctor has to tick 4 boxes regarding my health, stamp and sign the form. I was told it would be £25, but i was later informed the doctor wanted £134! This has been ongoing for nearly 4 weeks and has been passed to another doctor who i h…

Hello I have been reading tons of information here for days and came across an interesting thread about the CKP Course, from what i understand instead of going through the process most of us are currently going through, i.e. Specials then Regs. I was wondering whether it would benefit me to take the course aswell as serving as a Special Constable? However the course seems to be a bit of a cheeky way to boost yourself into the Police force. I am not entirely sure what people think of the course, perhaps someone who has been on it themselfs could tell me what it is like and what has to be done. Regards Jeff

Hello. I Emailed vetting today to see how my vetting was going on and got a reply that said "All our vetting checks have now been carried out and vetting status granted by the Force Vetting Unit" I then asked what I was waiting for as online it still says pre-employment checks. I got a email back saying all my references are back and they are waiting on the results of some of my testing. Does this mean I have passed vetting and they are waiting for the results of my biometric and drug testing ect, they were done in early January. I don't want to think I have passed vetting then be disappointed because I have misunderstood the email. Thank you

Currently I am a SIA licenced security personnel, my job includes working at various venues and event, also involves ejecting fans. Will I be able to apply for the special constable role?, will there be any problems when applying?. Thank you, all answers appreciated.

I want to be in the police, I'm 17 so gotta wait till I'm 18 but what's the best way to get in? I'm gonna have 2 a levels and need to do volunteering, I don't want to go uni, can I still get into the police?

Have been practising my verbal reasoning and best/worst situation judgements but, having just been giving my assessment centre pack, have been told that for each question you have to mark its effectiveness using 0-6. Not as straight forward as just worst/best answer, so anyone know how harshly a wrong answer is marked? E.g. you think a scenario scores a 4, but answer was 3 - is that just plain incorrect or do you still get awarded some points?

Hi all, I have been invited to two Assessment Days next week (yay!), and am wondering what to expect, what I should take etc? Any help or advice greatly appreciated, Dave.

How is the PIRT marked? If I was to do bad on say maths could I balance my marks out by doing good on say the verbal reasoning section?

What force have yous all applied too?