Derbyshire Constabulary
Special Constable (DP26C)
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Special Constable (DP26C)
Make a Difference. Protect Your Community. Become a Special Constable.
Got the drive to make Derbyshire safer?
Use your spare time to fight crime, support your community, and do something genuinely extraordinary.
Our Special Constables are an essential part of policing in Derbyshire. After completing their day jobs, they still bring the commitment, resilience and passion needed to protect others and make a real impact where it matters most.
Volunteering as a Special Constable isn’t just giving time — it’s stepping into a role of responsibility, challenge and pride.
Why Become a Special Constable?
Special Constables work side-by-side with regular police officers and Police Community Support Officers, playing a vital role in:
- Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour
- Supporting victims and communities
- Responding to incidents and emergencies
- Preventing crime through visible, proactive policing
In uniform, there’s no distinction between a regular officer and a Special Constable. You’ll hold the full powers of a police officer and make a real difference every time you’re on duty.
If you’re looking for a unique, stretching and rewarding volunteer role, this could be exactly what you’re looking for.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Special Constable, you’ll get involved in real policing, including:
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- Conducting high-visibility foot patrols to deter and detect crime
- Engaging with local residents and businesses to reduce crime and fear in the community
- Working with schools and young people to promote community safety
- Addressing anti-social behaviour, such as gangs or intimidation
- Managing alcohol-related incidents, including public disorder and violence
- Enforcing road safety laws in local communities
- Carrying out house-to-house enquiries to support investigations
- Supporting police operations to disrupt and arrest offenders
Every shift offers unique experiences and challenges.
Training and Start Date
If successful, your start date will be 26 February 2027. Your training will consist of:
- 20 weeks of weekend training (weekends only—Saturday and Sunday)
- Classroom-based learning alongside guided self-study
Note: You must commit to the full training programme and start date. If unavailable now, set up job alerts for future recruitment.
Must Haves
To qualify, you must be:
- At least 17½ years old at the point of applying and 18 by appointment
- A UK Citizen, EU Citizen with Settled or Pre-Settled Status, a Commonwealth Citizen, or a Foreign National with no restrictions on your stay in the UK
- In good health and of good character
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What’s in it for You?
At Derbyshire Constabulary, we believe in putting people first. As a Special Constable, you’ll:
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Gain valuable skills, confidence, and lifetime experiences
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Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV): Managed correlations find some employers allow up to 8 hours of paid administrative leave per month while volunteering.
Speak with your employer or check Connect if you’re an internal candidate.
Key Dates
- Vacancy closes: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 23:55
- Assessment Centres: July to September
Want to Make a Difference?
Ready to challenge yourself and support your community? Apply and make a difference when it matters most.
Learn more by visiting our careers page: Derbyshire Constabulary Careers.
About Derbyshire Constabulary
We safeguard one million residents and ten million visitors to the Peak District. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in making Derbyshire one of England’s safest places to live or work.
Equal opportunities welcome: We encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly:
- Women
- Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities
- LGBT+ individuals
We want our team to reflect the communities we serve.
For guidance on the recruitment process, visit the careers page.
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