A unique volunteering opportunity

Dear Resident

Do you, or someone you know, have an interest in public service or policing?

We know there are people who once had ambitions of becoming a police officer but never followed it through or fell into another path.

If this is you, the good news is there’s still a way of getting into policing and making a difference in your local community – by becoming a Special.

Joining the Special Constabulary is a unique volunteering opportunity that gets you into the exhilarating world of policing while benefiting you, your employer and your community.

Specials are volunteers who wear the same uniform, carry the same equipment and have the same powers as police officers, including the power of arrest. 

They volunteer a minimum of just four hours a week and we fit around their lifestyle. There is a whole range of roles, including specialist areas such as road policing, the major crime unit and the rural crime action team (RCAT).

You could be tackling anti-social behaviour, involved in crowd control at major events, going on foot or vehicle patrol, assisting at the scene of collisions, fights or fires or enforcing road safety initiatives.

You receive professional training, and learn skills and experience that can be used in everyday life and career progression. 

People often ask if being a Special could upset their employer. Our experience is that employers are usually happy for staff to become Specials and many support them by giving paid time off while they’re on duty. 

Some organisations encourage their staff to become Specials and work in partnership with the Special Constabulary.

For more information and to apply, visit our website.

Kind regards

Cambridgeshire Special Constabulary