Special Constable - Rejoiners/Former Officer

Special Constable Campaign
Patrol
Forcewide- Avon and Somerset area

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.  
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31/01/2028, 23:55

Are you looking to re-join Avon and Somerset Police as a Special Constable? Continue Your Policing Journey With Us!

Bring your valuable policing experience back into the community and help make a real difference. Your skills, professionalism, and commitment are exactly what we’re looking for.

Eligibility

To apply as a re-joiner, you must have

  • Previously served as a Special Constable with Avon and Somerset or another UK Home Office police force OR Previously served as a Police Officer with Avon and Somerset Police 
  • Held Independent Patrol Status (IPS)

Recruitment Process

Once we receive your application, we will ask you to complete a Training Needs Assessment. These documents will then be reviewed by our Training Department.

Please note that rejoiner applications are currently being assessed on a case‑by‑case basis. This helps us identify any additional training you may require upon joining. If no further immediate training is needed, we will progress your application. If additional training is required, your start date may be delayed, as you will need to attend a Special Constable course. 

At present, we do not have any courses scheduled for 2026.

To successfully re-join, applicants must complete all of the following stages:

  • College of Policing National Sift 
  • Suitability Interview
  • Pre-Appointment Checks 
    • Fitness Test
    • Medical
    • Substance Misuse Test
    • Biometrics Checks
    • Vetting
    • Reference Checks (Covering the last 5 years)
To begin your application, please complete the full online form via our applicant portal.

Posting Arrangements

Officers are normally posted within a 15‑mile journey of their home address.
When assigning postings, we consider:

  • Your previous skills and experience
  • Operational requirements
  • Any reasonable preferences you request

Where possible, we will allocate your preferred patrol base, provided it is within a practical travelling distance. Our aim is to ensure your volunteering experience is convenient, supportive, and reflective of the value we place on your contribution.

You can be the difference to so many….could you be the difference we are looking for?

If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact TalentSpecialConstabulary@avonandsomerset.police.uk

 

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country. 

Find out more about our benefits and culture


Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

  • National Insurance Number
  • Identification Detail e.g. passport
  • Address information including proof 
  • Referee information
  • Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
  •  Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos. 

Important information before you commence an application- for ALL applicants

The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.

Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save.  

If the role has evidence questions you may wish to save these remotely and paste your answers into the boxes at time of submission.