Metropolitan Police Careers

The MPS is now recruiting for PCSOs. Please note a total of 3,000 applications received no later than 4pm, 8 June 2012 will be accepted for this recruitment. Please visit the PCSO vacancy page for more information

If you have recently submitted a PCSO application form you will receive an acknowledgement email from PeopleSupport Recruitment within two weeks of the advert closing date. If you have not heard from us by this date, please call the Recruitment Helpline on 0845 727 2212 Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Please do not call the Recruitment Helpline before this date regarding receipt of applications.

Police community support officers (PCSOs) are key to how we engage London's communities. Building bridges with the public, they are a reassuring presence, deterring crime and making a visible difference to people's lives.

• They focus on the needs of the community.
• They interact and engage with the public.
• They help create safer neighbourhoods.
• They earn up to £27k* a year.

• Overview
  More about PCSOs and the significant part they play in MPS's wider policing family.
• Training
  All PCSOs receive specialist training to help them carry out their role effectively and confidently.
• Pay & benefits
  You could work full-time, or have the opportunity to request to work part-time or as part of a job share. PCSOs receive a highly competitive rewards package.
• Who we're looking for
  Do you have the right values and sense of commitment to be a successful PCSO?
• Selection process
  Our structured application and selection procedure will ensure you have the right qualities for the role.