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Title

Community Policing Volunteer

Organisation

Kent Police

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Website

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What you will be doing

The CPV programme is the most exciting new development in police volunteering. Our programme offers more roles than any other UK police service. The programme continues to develop in response to the increasing demands.

The original CPV Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) role started in 2017, since then it has changed and shown how diverse it can be, developing into the many other roles shown below. Each of these roles have their own unique focus and benefits to policing.

Our volunteers provide direct support to specialist policing teams and to our service. The programme has improved community support, helping to maintain a higher police presence in our communities and helping us to achieve our aim to reduce crime and disorder.

We will provide you with a unique opportunity to use your skills, abilities, experience and local knowledge, to make a positive contribution by supporting local communities and helping us to provide a wider-skilled service. The opportunities vary from role-to-role and are dependent on the level of commitment and the amount of free time you have.

The recruitment process time for starting with us for these roles is likely to be between six and nine months. We will endeavour to have you start sooner, however, due to demand there is a slight delay with the recruitment process.

Activities

Advice, Information & Support

Skills & Attributes

Talking To Others, Teamwork, Reasoning, Negotiating

Skills Description

What is in it for you

In 2014, we were the first Special Constabulary to win the Queens Award for voluntary service – a collective MBE. We have the support of the Chief Constable Mr Pughsley and our Police and Crime Commissioner Mr Matthew Scott, who value the work that we undertake. You will be valued and provided first class training – you can gain a wealth of knowledge, transferable skills, increase your confidence and make lots of friends along the way. You will also be able to access a range of discounts with our Kent Police Recreational Association (KPRA) – including access to our gyms. As a special constable you may be exposed to some traumatic sights, but we have you covered. We have a range of welfare and counselling options available to you from our occupational health team. You will also have access to our staff support groups including: Christian Police Association - supporting all staff regardless of faith or none Enable - support for those with a disability or who care for someone with a disability Flint house - rehabilitation services for sick and injured serving and retired police officers Kent Network of Women - offer support to all staff irrespective of gender to help in the balance between work and family life Kent Police sports and leisure club including access to gyms (KPRA) Kent Police LGBT+ network - network for all staff irrespective of sexual orientation or gender to provide reassurance, guidance, mentoring and advice Race Equality Network (REN)- provide guidance and support to BAME members of Kent Police ranging from recruitment to community challenges plus many others.

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Jessica Combe

Role Address

Training is in Maidstone then the role is based all over kent

Postcode (See Google maps below)

ME15 9DW

Role Location(s)

Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Dover, Folkestone & Hythe, Gravesham, Maidstone, Medway, Sevenoaks, Swale, Thanet, Tonbridge & Malling, Tunbridge Wells

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