Special (Volunteer) Constable

You are invited to apply for the role of Volunteer (Special) Constable in North Wales Police. This is your opportunity to help make North Wales the safest place to live, work and visit in the UK.

Our Priorities

Being visible to and engaging with our communities

Focusing on the basics of fighting, preventing and reducing crime

Providing and excellent service to victims

Foreword from our Chief Constable

The role of a Volunteer (Special) Constable is unique, varied and challenging.

Our workforce is our most valued resource, of which volunteers are an integral part.

As an organisation we promote values which celebrate diversity, equality, and inclusion to reflect the communities we serve.

In support of this, we focus on recruiting volunteers from all walks of life and with a variety of skills and experience.

I am extremely proud to be the Chief Constable of North Wales and I look forward to hearing from applicants who share our force values and wish to join a forward-thinking organisation.

Thank you for considering joining North Wales Police and I wish you every success with your application.

Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman KPM

WHY BE A SPECIAL CONSTABLE?

For many Special Constables, the satisfaction of helping the community is reward enough. That feeling when you get home and know you’ve made a real difference to somebody today. But it’s not the only benefit...

• You’ll develop new skills to take away and use in your daily life
• You’ll gain confidence
• You’ll keep fit and healthy
• You’ll work as part of a close-knit team and make new friends
• You’ll get a unique insight into policing - if you dream of becoming a police officer, being a Special Constable is a great first step
• It’s not just a one-way relationship – we benefit too by having you with us! And not just because you help us to be more visible in the community at a time when budget cuts are affecting all police forces.

Every one of our Special Constables - from youngest to oldest - brings a unique set of skills and life experiences to their team, giving our officers new perspectives on the situations they encounter every day.

STAFF BENEFITS

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes.
• Paid membership to the Police Federation.
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme.
• Support from our Health and Well-being Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
• Sports and social clubs.
• Savings and insurance offers.
• Gateway to paid employment.

Discovery Sessions are your chance to learn more before you apply

Throughout this campaign you are invited to register for our pre-application discovery sessions where you will have the opportunity to learn about the role, application process and training.

Please register your attendance on the link below. We look forward to meeting you.

Monday 28th July 2025 6pm - 7pm

Positive Action - are you eligible?

Positive action support is available prior to the submission of an application form for the following groups who are currently under-represented in this role: People from a Black, Asian or other, Minority Ethnic Background, Females, People with a Disability, People with Neurodivergent condition, People whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth Click here to learn more about how this works and our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. If you would like any support or guidance in relation to Positive Action prior to submitting your application please email SSFPCrecruitment@northwales.police.uk to request Positive Action.

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability leader employer. This means we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on our application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.

If you join us with a disability or medical condition, we aim to support you so you can carry out your role effectively. Where possible we’ll arrange reasonable adjustments so you can do this. If you can help us to create a safer North Wales, then we welcome your application - whatever your age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender, race or sexual orientation.

Welsh language skills

You will need to demonstrate starter level Welsh language speaking skills during the pre-employment stage. Full support for this will be provided by us. You can find out more about this by visiting our Welsh language resources page and start to familiarise yourself with the level 1 as this is our starter level welsh.

Please do not be discouraged if you are not a welsh speaker as full support with improving your welsh language skills is provided.

Further information

We want you to do well throughout the recruitment process, and you can familiarise yourself with the recruitment and vetting process by visiting our website North Wales Police Website before you start your application. You’ll find detailed information about our eligibility requirements and information about the various stages you go through as part of the selection process.

Once you have completed your application from and the recruitment team have eligibility checked it, you will be asked to submit a statement of support using no more than 500 words.

Your response should demonstrate how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities align with the minimum criteria as outlined below:

• Problem solving skills with the ability to identify cause and effect and develop a course of action designed to target root causes as well as manage impacts
• Strong communication skills with the ability to set out logical arguments clearly and adapt language, form and message to meet the needs of different people/ audiences
• Good team working skills demonstrating awareness of individual differences and providing support as required

Assessment centres will be held for eligible candidates on September 7th & 14th 2025 to fill positions in the January 2026 intake.

There’s never been a better time to join North Wales Police. Apply now to be in a unique position with helping to make North Wales the safest place in the UK to work, live and visit.