Sussex Police

Our PCSOs are responsible for liaison and the all-important trust between the community and our force. This is an ideal career if you're looking to develop your skills. Career changers often apply too. Choosing to become a PCSO is a recognised entry route into the police. This way, you'll achieve a fully-funded professional qualification - the Level 4 Diploma in Community Policing Practice - within your 15-month Police Community Support Officer Apprenticeship. This means 12 months of practical training and three months of end point assessment with a least 20% of your working hours spent completing off-the-job learning. Even though we're one of many regional forces, there's only one Sussex Police. Join us, and you'll be a PCSO who's seen out on regular foot patrols engaging with the public, collecting intelligence and deterring crime. You'll impact more lives than just your own in this role, as any shift could include reassuring the public after anti-social behaviour, carrying out enquiries, protecting crime scenes until Officers arrive, supporting public gatherings and more. You'll receive a starting salary of £32,633 (which includes an unsocial shift allowance of £6146.16 per year, pro rata) and we'll support you to achieve your career aspirations. Keep reading below to find out if this role is right for you. We are a force for good. We are Sussex Police. Are you? We actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces and Military veterans.

You can apply without a GCSE A

• -C (4-9) or Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in both English and Maths however you must have obtained these qualifications by the time of your End Point Assessment. - You need to be aged 17 or over on the day you submit your application. You will need to be 18 years or over by your first day. - Have lived in the UK for three continuous years, immediately prior to application. - Have leave to enter or leave to remain and work in the UK for an indefinite period. - Have a full UK manual driving licence (you can still apply if you are currently learning to drive and plan to take your test, however you won't be able to join an intake until you have passed your test). - Not be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group. - Not have tattoos which could cause offence. - Not have six penalty points or more. - Not have served a prison sentence. - Be able to pass a job-related
fitness test. - If you already have your Level 2 or equivalent certificates please upload these to your application.

£32,633 - 24 days per year annual leave (based on a working day of 7.4 hours) rising to 29 days a year depending on your length of service. - Training opportunities to build confidence and skills and progress in your career. - A package that includes highly competitive pension scheme, flexible benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme for advice and counselling, Chaplaincy support, Mental Health First Aiders, and wellbeing support. - Access to discounts, savings and cash back rewards. - Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and potential for a career break (after two years' service). - Support networks and advice for members from Sussex Police Charitable Trust, staff associations. - Sports clubs, on-site gyms and activities.