Specials

Probably a silly question but I presume we are allowed to just be casual for the medical rather than wearing a skirt/suit?

Hi everyone! I have a few questions about the training. First what are you trained in and what's the usual sequence the training in I.e what do you do first and last? Also is it possible to fail the training? I know it sounds like a stupid question and I understand that you can fail if you are shockingly bad but what I mean is is it quite straight forward? Do all that attend training all get to the end and pass? Any help would be greatly appreciated I'm with Gwent if it makes any difference cheers guys

Hello, after sending my application off I received this email: "Thank you for your application for appointment to the Special Constabulary. Arrangements have been made for your competency based questions to be scored by the NPIA (National Policing Improvement Agency) and we anticipate that the results will be back with us by Friday, 15th March 2013. If you are successful at shortlisting you will be invited to attend an awareness event. These are anticipated to be held early June 2013, exact dates to be confirmed. You will be notified of your result and the date of your event by email. May I take this opportunity to wish you well in the first stages of the recruitmen…

I applied for the Cambridgeshire force 2 months ago and have not heard back yet. I want to withdraw my application. If I withdraw now before I potentially get rejected will I not have to wait the 6 months? Is the 6 month rule only for being rejected or for applying in general? Thank you for the help.

Hello all, I have been a SC for just over 2 years and have a regs A/C next month. Has anyone been worried that they wont make it at the Assessment? It seems silly but is something that is in the back of my mind. Anyone else feeling the same?

Hi there Sorry if this has been explained by someone before - this is my first post! I'm really looking forward to my day 2 Assessment in just under two weeks' time - I was checking the documentation required though and it mentions that I need to bring two recent pay slips with me. Due to the nature of my work (music director & private music teacher) I create invoices which are paid by cheque or bank transfer. I've not managed to get through to anyone on the helpline today so was just wondering if anyone knows what to do in this instance? I've been reading the forum throughout the recruitment process so far - it's fantastic! Cheers All.

Hiya, I was just wondering if when you are commenced to training you have the choice of which training facility you go to? For example; West London, East London, South London etc? Also for the fact you recieve uniform before you end training, they must be fairly confident everyone that reaches training will pass and attend the attestation, therefore what are the chances of actually failing? Thanks for all the help.

Evening all, Just in case anyone hasn't seen but is interested Cambridgeshire has just opened it's recruitment.... https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA0MTcxOCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZwb3N0aW5nX2NvZGU9MjMxJnVzZXJjb2RlPTAm They're brave opening it for 2 weeks - I'd imagine they'll get more than a few applications in! Regards Tango

Hi, I am interested in becoming a special in the future, after I graduate from university. Can anyone suggest good ways I can gain the right skills and experiences for the role? What kind of volunteering roles or jobs do you think best prepare someone?

I am in the process of applying as a Police Officer. I have within the last six months sent an application form in to my chosen force for a support role. I did not receive any response to this application. I have declared this on the application form. Does anyone know whether this will preclude me from proceeding past the application form stage?

Hello you fine forum people! You may have seen my other recent post regarding failing papersift and the 6 month ban. Before I applied for the force for which I failed papersift, I had a suspicion from high school that I may have Dyslexia. I did not declare this on my application as I had not been formally assessed. Yesterday I had an Educational Psychologist Assessment. This confirmed I had Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. As I failed my most recent application I now have to wait 6 months before I can reapply. My question(s) are: Is there anyone on here that has the same condition(s) as me that has applying, applied, recruited or employed by the Police? How have they helped …

hi all, got an email today saying im through to assestment centre for regs. im looking for any advice on revision techniques(books online revision etc) and what to expect on the day. just any general advice you have this would be very much appreciated. thanks all

Hi guys, I keep getting held back and I can't seem to become a Special despite all of my best efforts... I have passed every stage and even had my collar number - Application, interview and medical etc :- Only I had to make a gutting decision to withdraw my application as I couldn't attend training for the following reasons I) I had to rely on public transport and the training location was just too hard to reach II) My full-time job (which I absolutely hate!) in a customer service call centre is notoriously strict and makes everyone adhere to schedule religiously, managers are unsympathetic and uncaring and HR are deliberately evasive. They would not wouldn't agre…

I have my interview for Merseyside Police April 7th and was wondering if anyone had any really good tips to help me out? I'm not really that nervous, I have all the preparation questions and have been working on it. I'm looking for good things to mention and talk about, but nothing that I can say and not back up. Anything you have will be great! Cheers

Hello Mods of Police Specials Forum . com, I know this site is for SC's but I have seen some chat about regulars stuff as well. My question is can I request that there is a pinned topic in the recruitment section for regular (PC) recruitment drives and openings UK wide? If that can't be done, can you think of anything that I / we / us can do about it? The only other way I can think of doing it is by starting a new topic in this section and get people to post when a force opens up, but this means it may not stay in the top topics. I look forward to your response Thank you, CF