Step 1: Shortlisting
Your completed application will be shortlisted against the criteria within the role profile which will have been sent to you with your application form.

 

Step 2: Police Initial Recruitment (PIR) test
You will be invited to the Operations and Communications Centre (OCC) at Wymondham to sit the test which lasts approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. You will receive practice questions beforehand to prepare you for it.

 

Step 3: Fitness Assessment

If successful, you will then be invited to attend a fitness assessment which is carried out at our headquarters in Wymondham. It consists of a dynamic strength test and an endurance fitness test. You will be notified of the result on the day.

 

Step 4: Interview
If you pass the PIR and Fitness tests, you will be invited to attend an interview. Prior to the interview we will send you a copy of our Vision, Mission and Values and the PCSO role profile so that you can prepare for it. The questions we ask you will be based on the criteria listed in the role profile. Interviews will be held at the OCC in Wymondham.

 

Step 5: Full medical and uniform fitting
If you pass the interview, you will be invited to attend a medical and uniform fitting (normally on the same day) at the Operations and Communications Centre in Wymondham. The medical usually takes one hour and the uniform fitting takes 30 minutes.

 

Step 6: 18 Week training course
Provided you pass the medical examination, received your security clearance and satisfactory references, we will confirm your appointment and arrange your training date.

 

If you would like any further information about the role of a PCSO, please contact the Recruitment Team by telephoning 01953 425699 Ext. 2310 / 2311 or by emailing recruitment@norfolk.pnn.police.uk.