Police community support officer

Level

Higher

Length

1 yr

typical

Sector

Protective services

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Working as part of a neighbourhood policing team to help deal with and prevent crime.

Carry out foot and vehicle patrols in assigned community areas

Engage with residents, schools, and local businesses on safety issues

Gather and record community intelligence to support investigations

Attend community meetings and represent the local policing team

Support police officers at incidents, cordons, and public events

Visit victims of crime and provide reassurance and advice

Complete written reports, logs, and witness statements accurately

Community policing principles and neighbourhood engagement approaches

UK law relevant to PCSO powers and community safety

Conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques in public settings

Safeguarding vulnerable adults, children, and victims of crime

Crime prevention, problem-solving, and reassurance patrolling

Report writing, evidence gathering, and criminal justice processes

Equality, diversity, and human rights in policing practice

Ready to look for a place?

See live Police community support officer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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