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Selection process
The PCSO recruitment campaign has now closed. Please check this page for regular updates.
If you have a disability e.g. a specific learning difficulty, reasonable adjustments will be considered for the selection process. You will be advised of the procedure at the relevant stage.
Step 1: Complete an Application Pack
The PCSO recruitment campaign has now closed. Please check this page for regular updates.
Step 2: Selection Centre
If your application passes an initial assessment you will be invited to our Selection Centre in Hendon to undertake the Day 1 of the selection process, which will involve two written tests, structured interview and two interactive role plays. Your performance will be measured against the set of skills identified as necessary for the role of PCSO.
If you are successful at the Day 1 stage you will be invited to attend a Day 2 at the Selection Centre, which will involve a medical assessment and Job Related Fitness Test. The medical assessment is conducted by a registered nurse and will check various aspects of your health, including eyesight and hearing.
For full details on the medical requirements and the MPS fitness test please download the Fit for the Job document
Step 3: Health, Security & References check
If you perform well at the selection centre you will be recommended for appointment subject to satisfactory checks on security status and references.
In addition to the above, you will be required to undertake a Substance Misuse Test during the recruitment process.
