Volunteer Police Officer - Special Constable
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Voluntary role |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Pembrokeshire, Wales |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Dyfed-Powys Police |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Force Dyfed Powys Police
Role Type Special Constable
Business area / Department Uniform Policing
Location Forcewide
Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational Fixed Operational
Hours per Month 16
Type of Contract Volunteer
Level of Welsh language ability required? 1
Closing Date 29/04/2026, 23:55
Job Advert Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a volunteer Special Constable.
As a Special Constable you’ll be on the front line of policing, you’ll be one of the first faces that people see when they need us most. No two days will be the same, some things you’ll be involved in are:
responding to incidents and calls for help from the public
speaking to victims of crime, making sure they get the best possible service
recording and investigating crime
making arrests, interviewing suspects, and taking statements from witnesses
searching for missing people
giving evidence in court
policing large public events, concerts and demonstrations
dealing with road traffic collisions and offences
carrying out proactive patrols to assist with problem solving
As a Special Constable we ask that you volunteer for a minimum of 16 hours a month which could include weekends, public holidays and evenings.
Interviews will be held at Police Headquarters in Carmarthen on 25th & 26th April 2026 and 15th & 18th May 2026
If successful at interview, you will be invited to attend fitness and biometric testing at Police Headquarters in Carmarthen on 8th May 2026 & 5th June 2026
Dyfed Powys Police reserves the right to change the dates of tests or intakes as required and restrict candidate numbers attending the interviews due to organisational need.
Application guidance
You will be invited to compete the national sift as part of the process. Please note this needs to be completed within 7 days of your invitation or by the closing time/date of the advert whichever is the soonest. Please be mindful that if you fail the National sift online test, you are ineligible to complete it again within the next 3 months, and you can only complete it twice in a 12-month period. This applies for any other uniformed recruitment (Police Officer, PCSO and Volunteer Police Officer/Special Constable).
The online tests are not compatible with handheld devices e.g. tablet or mobile phone so must be completed on a desktop/Laptop computer.
If you have any technical issues whilst completing the tests, then the decision to reset the test will be at the discretion of Dyfed Powys Police.
All prospective special constables will be required to have their fingerprints and a DNA sample taken. This is in accordance with police regulations.
Successful candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks
Applications are being considered for our October 2026 intake.
Full training is provided, with a blend of face to face sessions, online learning and self study workbooks including a 6 month weekend programme Friday 2pm – Sunday 5pm. Please note that you must be available to attend all sessions.
Fridays 14.00-20.00 Saturdays and Sundays 08.00 – 16.00
Training Dates:
9/ 10 /11/ 24/ 25 October 2026
7 / 8/ 21/ 22 November
5 / 6/ 19 /20 December
9 /10/ 23/24 January 2027
6 / 7 /20/21 February
6 / 7 /20/ 21 March
3 / 4 /17/ 18 April
1 / 2 /14 /15/ 16 / 28/ 29/ 30 May – PPST
12 / 13 / 26/ 27 June
10 / 11 July
24 / 25 July (if required – Once Curriculum and timetable complete)
Joining the Special Constabulary opens up a world of opportunities for personal and professional development. Undergoing the training and then going out on patrol makes a welcome break from day-to-day life, bringing excitement and challenge every day you volunteer, and giving something special back to the community we are all part of.
If you feel you have these skills, and want to make a difference in your community, then we want to hear from you!
Welsh language and diversity
We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
We ask that all Dyfed-Powys police staff and officers can communicate to Level 1 standard. This means that you can understand and pronounce Welsh place names and can use and understand simple everyday phrases such as greetings. If you are unable to communicate to this standard, during your probation period (typically six months) we’ll fully support you in achieving this through a variety of learning opportunities.
Dyfed-Powys Police welcomes applications from under-represented groups and Welsh speakers.
Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here.
Have some questions?
Email: recruitment@dyfed-powys.police.uk
Webpage
Weekly recruitment drop in session: every Wednesday, 11 - 11.30am via teams here.
Role Type Special Constable
Business area / Department Uniform Policing
Location Forcewide
Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational Fixed Operational
Hours per Month 16
Type of Contract Volunteer
Level of Welsh language ability required? 1
Closing Date 29/04/2026, 23:55
Job Advert Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a volunteer Special Constable.
As a Special Constable you’ll be on the front line of policing, you’ll be one of the first faces that people see when they need us most. No two days will be the same, some things you’ll be involved in are:
responding to incidents and calls for help from the public
speaking to victims of crime, making sure they get the best possible service
recording and investigating crime
making arrests, interviewing suspects, and taking statements from witnesses
searching for missing people
giving evidence in court
policing large public events, concerts and demonstrations
dealing with road traffic collisions and offences
carrying out proactive patrols to assist with problem solving
As a Special Constable we ask that you volunteer for a minimum of 16 hours a month which could include weekends, public holidays and evenings.
Interviews will be held at Police Headquarters in Carmarthen on 25th & 26th April 2026 and 15th & 18th May 2026
If successful at interview, you will be invited to attend fitness and biometric testing at Police Headquarters in Carmarthen on 8th May 2026 & 5th June 2026
Dyfed Powys Police reserves the right to change the dates of tests or intakes as required and restrict candidate numbers attending the interviews due to organisational need.
Application guidance
You will be invited to compete the national sift as part of the process. Please note this needs to be completed within 7 days of your invitation or by the closing time/date of the advert whichever is the soonest. Please be mindful that if you fail the National sift online test, you are ineligible to complete it again within the next 3 months, and you can only complete it twice in a 12-month period. This applies for any other uniformed recruitment (Police Officer, PCSO and Volunteer Police Officer/Special Constable).
The online tests are not compatible with handheld devices e.g. tablet or mobile phone so must be completed on a desktop/Laptop computer.
If you have any technical issues whilst completing the tests, then the decision to reset the test will be at the discretion of Dyfed Powys Police.
All prospective special constables will be required to have their fingerprints and a DNA sample taken. This is in accordance with police regulations.
Successful candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks
Applications are being considered for our October 2026 intake.
Full training is provided, with a blend of face to face sessions, online learning and self study workbooks including a 6 month weekend programme Friday 2pm – Sunday 5pm. Please note that you must be available to attend all sessions.
Fridays 14.00-20.00 Saturdays and Sundays 08.00 – 16.00
Training Dates:
9/ 10 /11/ 24/ 25 October 2026
7 / 8/ 21/ 22 November
5 / 6/ 19 /20 December
9 /10/ 23/24 January 2027
6 / 7 /20/21 February
6 / 7 /20/ 21 March
3 / 4 /17/ 18 April
1 / 2 /14 /15/ 16 / 28/ 29/ 30 May – PPST
12 / 13 / 26/ 27 June
10 / 11 July
24 / 25 July (if required – Once Curriculum and timetable complete)
Joining the Special Constabulary opens up a world of opportunities for personal and professional development. Undergoing the training and then going out on patrol makes a welcome break from day-to-day life, bringing excitement and challenge every day you volunteer, and giving something special back to the community we are all part of.
If you feel you have these skills, and want to make a difference in your community, then we want to hear from you!
Welsh language and diversity
We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
We ask that all Dyfed-Powys police staff and officers can communicate to Level 1 standard. This means that you can understand and pronounce Welsh place names and can use and understand simple everyday phrases such as greetings. If you are unable to communicate to this standard, during your probation period (typically six months) we’ll fully support you in achieving this through a variety of learning opportunities.
Dyfed-Powys Police welcomes applications from under-represented groups and Welsh speakers.
Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here.
Have some questions?
Email: recruitment@dyfed-powys.police.uk
Webpage
Weekly recruitment drop in session: every Wednesday, 11 - 11.30am via teams here.