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  Special constable volunteer - Intensive Course (5 Weeks)  

  Kent Police

  Permanent - Not Specified

  Posted: 06/03/2026

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  Kent Police volunteer police officer Location: Kent Police College, Ma... Read More

  Kent Police volunteer police officer
  Location: Kent Police College, Maidstone
  Course Dates: Monday 27 July 2026 - Friday 28 August 2026
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
  
  About the role
  
  We are offering an opportunity to join Kent Police as a special constable through our dedicated 5-week intensive training course. Special constables are volunteer police officers and play a vital role in keeping our communities safe, providing essential frontline policing alongside regular officers.
  
  This intensive programme is designed for individuals who are motivated, committed, and able to learn at pace. It is particularly suited to those who have recent experience of structured learning, although it remains open to all applicants.
  
  Upon successful completion of training, you will have full policing powers and will volunteer as part of a local policing team across Kent.
  
  Course information
  
  Due to the intensive nature of the programme, there is very limited flexibility for students to change or miss planned training dates. Exceptions will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
  The course requires commitment and the ability to absorb information quickly.
  Following attestation, all special constables are expected to engage in ongoing training such as personal safety training (PST), portfolio development and continuing professional development (CPD).
  
  What you'll gain
  
  Accredited police training
  Experience working directly within local policing
  Skills in communication, conflict resolution, decision making and community engagement
  The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety
  A recognised policing role with full warranted powers
  
  What we're looking for
  
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  Commitment to completing the full duration of the intensive training course
  Ability to manage learning at a fast pace
  A genuine interest in helping and supporting the public
  Integrity, professionalism and a willingness to learn
  
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  If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding voluntary policing role, we encourage you to apply for our July 2026 intensive course.
  
  Find your reason to volunteer. Start your journey with Kent Police and make a real difference in your community.
  
  Job Type: Volunteer
  
  Benefits:
  Employee discount
  
  Application Question(s):
  Are you a British citizen, national of the EEA or commonwealth citizens who has no time limit on their stay in the UK, and who have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years?
  Do you have a full category B driving license?
  Have you been unsuccessful in an application as a special constable with another Home Office force in the last six months?
  
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  Forensic Healthcare Practitioner  

  Kent Police

  [temporary] - Gillingham

  Posted: 01/03/2026

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  Medway & County Cover Fixed Term/Full Time Shift An exciting opportu... Read More

  Medway & County Cover Fixed Term/Full Time Shift An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Forensic Healthcare Practitioner based at Medway Police Station, on a 1 year fixed contract covering maternity leave. The successful applicant will be a registered General Nurse or Paramedic, holding a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years post registration experience and a competency level equivalent to 'pay band 6’ in the Health Service.  They will also be assessed as competent to practice autonomously and able to work without supervision.  A background in a specialism such as Emergency Department, or acute medical setting with an understanding of illicit drugs, mental health or other relevant discipline would also be desirable. The post holder must be competent to issue medication in line with the Patient Group Directive and as part of this will have a sound working knowledge of drugs and their applications as well as the relevant legislation. You will need to have good information gathering skills, problem solving and a high level of clinical decision-making skills to enable you to determine whether or not a person with medical, mental, drug or alcohol issues is fit to be detained or interviewed.  The role requires the collection of Forensic Samples which include Venous blood, therefore a certificate in Phlebotomy and cannulation is essential. You must have excellent communication skills, combined with the ability to quickly build a rapport with individuals under sometimes difficult or confrontational circumstances, showing discretion, tact and diplomacy at all times. Good organising and time management skills, an eye for detail and the ability to effectively share knowledge and promote understanding of health issues are also vital to the role. You will also need to be competent in the use of IT, particularly Microsoft Office products and email.  You must be able to maintain professional detachment and be comfortable working in a role where you are required to be supportive to the individual whilst working in an enforcement environment. This may mean you will be required to share information, within the appropriate bounds of confidentiality that may lead to action being taken against the individual in line with the force’s core business. You will be required to attend the custody suites in a number of policing areas as well as other external sites such as hospitals and therefore be required to drive an unmarked / marked police vehicle, hence a full manual driving licence is essential. This role operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week shift pattern that covers days and night working.  You will be provided with a two-week induction-training programme prior to commencement. This will equip you with the specialised skills needed to perform the role within a law enforcement environment. If you require any further information on the role, please contact Chrissie Farren on 07528 989365. Closing date: 6 March 2026.  Your application for this role will be shortlisted on the content you provide within the “reason for application” question, within the application form itself. CV’s, covering letters or attachments are not included in the shortlist. Within your “reason for application” answer, please refer to any experience, skills, and abilities you feel you have that will make you suitable for this role, based on the role criteria stated in the job advert or job description. Please provide as much detail as possible as insufficient content may mean you do not meet the shortlisting criteria, however, please note this question is limited to 9000 characters and this system will count spaces and blank lines as characters. This count may differ from the Microsoft Word, word count function therefore you may wish to use a different online character counter to check the characters used.  Depending on your current vetting level and security clearances, you may be required to complete additional vetting information during the recruitment process.  Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status. Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at recruitment.business.services@ecis.police.uk stating ‘Application Support and Adjustments’ in the title of your email. Alternatively, you can call us on 01245 452833.  Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.  If you’re not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you’re from the UK, you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn’t apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces. Essential Criteria: Full manual driving licence Considerable experience in the field of building services 3-year post registration experience Statutory compliance experience Phlebotomy & cannulation Demonstrate autonomous working Desirable Criteria: Acute setting experience i.e., Accident & Emergency  Relevant clinical experience Sound knowledge of Patient Group Directives To apply, please click the Apply button.
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