Community Support Officer (PCSO) - Patrol
 

Salary: £17,868 to £19,521 - in addition the role attracts a shift enhancement of 12.5% plus weekend enhancement  

Location: Forcewide

JRN: 10319

 

Do you want to make a difference?

 
Are you a natural communicator with an ability to build rapport quickly with individuals from all backgrounds?

 
Do you want to play an integral part in the provision of front line policing services helping to reduce crime and increase public confidence?


Becoming a Police Community Support Officer offers you a fantastic opportunity to work with our communities providing a visible reassuring police presence to the public as you become a familiar face patrolling your local area.

Role:

As a PCSO you will deal with minor offences, you could be conducting enquires, preserving a crime scene or dealing with anti-social behaviour. You will also play a crucial role in information and intelligence gathering, recording this accurately and forwarding to officers as appropriate. You will be involved in briefings and subsequent operations making an important contribution to delivering a successful outcome.


You will also liaise with a wide variety of community partners to resolve problems, deter crime, and provide advice. You will be approachable and adaptable and these skills will support you to build positive and sustainable relationships with key community figures. These relationships will allow you to become the respected face of Northumbria Police within the community.


For further information please see the role profile: Community Support Officer - Patrol - Role Definition.pdf

Shift Pattern – PCSO Shift Pattern - Central.xls - Area Command

Shift Pattern – PCSO Shift Pattern - Northern & Southern.xls Area Commands

Training:

Following your appointment you will complete a specialist training course with People Development to gain the skills needed to be successful.

Locations:

PCSO’s operate out of stations across the force area.  The station you are posted to is dependent on current vacancies along with the force’s priorities and demand: you should therefore be aware that there may be a requirement to travel.


Pre-employment Checks

Vetting level:  Recruitment Vetting (RV)

Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. 

 

 

Fitness Test:


The fitness test consists of a beep test where you must meet the standard of 5.4. This involves running for approximately 3 minutes 40 seconds.

A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, fitness test and references.


You are not eligible to apply if you have been unsuccessful in your application for a PCSO role with Northumbria within the last 6 months.


Vacancy Contact:

To discuss the position in more detail please contact HR Resourcing Section on 0191 5636259. 


FAO Internal staff only:

This vacancy has been advertised to all staff including those with priority status and therefore applications will be considered in the order outlined in the Redeployment Procedure.

 

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, gender, disability or age.




 

Vacancy Type
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)
Rank/Grade
Grade C
Location
Forcewide
Hours
Full Time
Salary Range
No Salary Detailed
Vacancy Description
 

Salary: £17,868 to £19,521 - in addition the role attracts a shift enhancement of 12.5% plus weekend enhancement  

Location: Forcewide

JRN: 10319

 

Do you want to make a difference?

 
Are you a natural communicator with an ability to build rapport quickly with individuals from all backgrounds?

 
Do you want to play an integral part in the provision of front line policing services helping to reduce crime and increase public confidence?


Becoming a Police Community Support Officer offers you a fantastic opportunity to work with our communities providing a visible reassuring police presence to the public as you become a familiar face patrolling your local area.

Role:

As a PCSO you will deal with minor offences, you could be conducting enquires, preserving a crime scene or dealing with anti-social behaviour. You will also play a crucial role in information and intelligence gathering, recording this accurately and forwarding to officers as appropriate. You will be involved in briefings and subsequent operations making an important contribution to delivering a successful outcome.


You will also liaise with a wide variety of community partners to resolve problems, deter crime, and provide advice. You will be approachable and adaptable and these skills will support you to build positive and sustainable relationships with key community figures. These relationships will allow you to become the respected face of Northumbria Police within the community.


For further information please see the role profile: Community Support Officer - Patrol - Role Definition.pdf

Shift Pattern – PCSO Shift Pattern - Central.xls - Area Command

Shift Pattern – PCSO Shift Pattern - Northern & Southern.xls Area Commands

Training:

Following your appointment you will complete a specialist training course with People Development to gain the skills needed to be successful.

Locations:

PCSO’s operate out of stations across the force area.  The station you are posted to is dependent on current vacancies along with the force’s priorities and demand: you should therefore be aware that there may be a requirement to travel.


Pre-employment Checks

Vetting level:  Recruitment Vetting (RV)

Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. 

 

 

Fitness Test:


The fitness test consists of a beep test where you must meet the standard of 5.4. This involves running for approximately 3 minutes 40 seconds.

A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, fitness test and references.


You are not eligible to apply if you have been unsuccessful in your application for a PCSO role with Northumbria within the last 6 months.


Vacancy Contact:

To discuss the position in more detail please contact HR Resourcing Section on 0191 5636259. 


FAO Internal staff only:

This vacancy has been advertised to all staff including those with priority status and therefore applications will be considered in the order outlined in the Redeployment Procedure.

 

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, gender, disability or age.