To be a Special Constable you must be:

• Over 18 years old
• A citizen of: the European Economic Area (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK); the Commonwealth; the Irish Republic OR have the right of indefinite stay in the UK
• In good health and reasonably fit
• Of good character
• A Norfolk resident or work within the county of Norfolk.

 

Due to legal restrictions on certain professions serving as Special Constables, you must not be: a security officer; a member of the armed forces; a traffic warden; involved in the administration of the law; or a liquor licence holder.

If you are employed in any occupation with client privilege or are a member of the medical and health professions, you may apply but your application will be have to meet both your employer's and the Chief Constable's approval. There are other employment restrictions.

 

Height and vision

There are no height restrictions but you do have to meet our vision standards. When you apply, you will receive a form that you will need to take to a qualified optician for completion and return.

 

If you would like any further information about the role of a Police Special, please contact Sue Goode by telephoning 101 and asking for the Special Constabulary or by emailing stepspecials@norfolk.pnn.police.uk or check out the Police Could You website.