PCSO April 2019
Forcewide
£20,115 - £22,275 per annum
West Yorkshire Police are recruiting Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs)
A role as diverse as you make it...
Are you looking for a career to inspire you and others? Want to make a real difference to the local community?
PCSOs have been employed by West Yorkshire Police since 2003 and have proved to be a valuable asset. West Yorkshire Police values difference and recognises that people with a variety of skills, attitudes and experiences, from diverse backgrounds and cultures, bring fresh ideas and perspectives.
The role of PCSO is exciting, intense and varied and not just about walking around on patrol, you REALLY get hands on experience of frontline policing and helping the community. The majority of the time you will be the first contact people have with the police and getting the ball rolling, putting things in place to start helping and improving people’s lives.
What type of things does a PCSO do?
You might work alone, in pairs or in small teams. Your work will vary a lot from one day to another but will include:
- Dealing with anti-social behaviour, often working closely with local anti-social behaviour teams.
- Guarding crime scenes.
- Offering advice to crime prevention.
- Issuing fixed penalty notices.
- Detaining someone until a police officer arrives.
- Providing support at large public gatherings, such as sport events and public demonstrations.
- Gathering intelligence from the community.
Do you fit the bill?
No professional qualifications are required – we give you all the training and support you need. You must be aged 18 or over at time of applying, no upper age limit and you just need to have a genuine passion to care for our communities and be good at talking to the public in a diplomatic, confident and authoritative way. And of course, respect the differences between us all that make our communities what they are.
We particularly want to hear from people from our under-represented communities, you can contact Positive.action@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk for further details.
Salary and Benefits
Salary £20,115 - £22,275 + shift allowance
Working hours, patterns and environment
When you join West Yorkshire Police you will follow a working shift pattern which keeps on repeating itself throughout the year. The work shifts will include weekends and may include Bank Holidays.
Training for this role is full time. Once completed, job share / part time roles may be available.
The Recruitment Process
There are three steps that you need to complete successfully in order to become a PCSO.
Once you submit your application it will be reviewed, and if it passes an initial assessment, you will be asked to come to an assessment process which comprises of:
- 2 written tests
- an interview
- interactive exercises
If you succeed at the assessment process, you will be required to undertake a medical and vetting checks. Please note: Any job offer will be subject to satisfactory references, attendance and vetting checks
We value different perspectives, skills and experiences. We’re creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed. That’s why we welcome applications from all our diverse communities.
For a detailed description of the Personal Quality levels required please refer to the https://skillsforjustice-ppf.com/home/ (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form.
Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
A role as diverse as you make it...
Are you looking for a career to inspire you and others? Want to make a real difference to the local community?
PCSOs have been employed by West Yorkshire Police since 2003 and have proved to be a valuable asset. West Yorkshire Police values difference and recognises that people with a variety of skills, attitudes and experiences, from diverse backgrounds and cultures, bring fresh ideas and perspectives.
The role of PCSO is exciting, intense and varied and not just about walking around on patrol, you REALLY get hands on experience of frontline policing and helping the community. The majority of the time you will be the first contact people have with the police and getting the ball rolling, putting things in place to start helping and improving people’s lives.
What type of things does a PCSO do?
You might work alone, in pairs or in small teams. Your work will vary a lot from one day to another but will include:
- Dealing with anti-social behaviour, often working closely with local anti-social behaviour teams.
- Guarding crime scenes.
- Offering advice to crime prevention.
- Issuing fixed penalty notices.
- Detaining someone until a police officer arrives.
- Providing support at large public gatherings, such as sport events and public demonstrations.
- Gathering intelligence from the community.
Do you fit the bill?
No professional qualifications are required – we give you all the training and support you need. You must be aged 18 or over at time of applying, no upper age limit and you just need to have a genuine passion to care for our communities and be good at talking to the public in a diplomatic, confident and authoritative way. And of course, respect the differences between us all that make our communities what they are.
We particularly want to hear from people from our under-represented communities, you can contact Positive.action@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk for further details.
Salary and Benefits
Salary £20,115 - £22,275 + shift allowance
Working hours, patterns and environment
When you join West Yorkshire Police you will follow a working shift pattern which keeps on repeating itself throughout the year. The work shifts will include weekends and may include Bank Holidays.
Training for this role is full time. Once completed, job share / part time roles may be available.
The Recruitment Process
There are three steps that you need to complete successfully in order to become a PCSO.
Once you submit your application it will be reviewed, and if it passes an initial assessment, you will be asked to come to an assessment process which comprises of:
- 2 written tests
- an interview
- interactive exercises
If you succeed at the assessment process, you will be required to undertake a medical and vetting checks. Please note: Any job offer will be subject to satisfactory references, attendance and vetting checks
We value different perspectives, skills and experiences. We’re creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed. That’s why we welcome applications from all our diverse communities.
For a detailed description of the Personal Quality levels required please refer to the https://skillsforjustice-ppf.com/home/ (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form.
Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
14%, Weekend Enhancements
This opportunity is closed to applications.