Special Constable - Volunteer Unpaid Role
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Volunteer Role |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Yorkshire Police |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job title: Special Constable
• Salary: Unpaid voluntary role (16 hours per month – typically two 8-hour shifts)
• Location: Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees
Are you ready for an exciting, rewarding, and life-changing challenge?
Why not do something different from your 9-to-5 job and join the Special Constabulary?
Our Special Constabulary is a vital part of policing, where dedicated volunteers help keep communities safe and make a real difference. We welcome individuals with established careers who are looking to bring their life experience to a challenging role; those seeking a new challenge and the opportunity to gain insight into policing; and those who want to do something different by giving back to their community while developing new skills.
Our team includes people from diverse backgrounds, some of whom have proudly served for over 38 years and are an integral part of our Force.
As a Special Constable, you will:
• Gain unique experiences and skills
• Work alongside regular officers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Play a key role in protecting and reassuring the public
• Salary: Unpaid voluntary role (16 hours per month – typically two 8-hour shifts)
• Location: Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees
Are you ready for an exciting, rewarding, and life-changing challenge?
Why not do something different from your 9-to-5 job and join the Special Constabulary?
Our Special Constabulary is a vital part of policing, where dedicated volunteers help keep communities safe and make a real difference. We welcome individuals with established careers who are looking to bring their life experience to a challenging role; those seeking a new challenge and the opportunity to gain insight into policing; and those who want to do something different by giving back to their community while developing new skills.
Our team includes people from diverse backgrounds, some of whom have proudly served for over 38 years and are an integral part of our Force.
As a Special Constable, you will:
• Gain unique experiences and skills
• Work alongside regular officers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Play a key role in protecting and reassuring the public
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