Metropolitan Police Careers

Overview

The Metropolitan Special Constabulary (MSC) is a force of volunteers who work with and offer support to regular Metropolitan police officers, providing a vital link with the people of London's 32 Boroughs.

Afforded the same powers as regular officers and wearing the same uniform, special constables are everyday people who are prepared to give up at least 25 hours of their spare time each month to do something positive for themselves and their community.

As a special constable you will be involved in all aspects of policing London, enjoying a variety of roles and carrying out such duties as:

• Foot and vehicle patrols
• Anti-Robbery initiatives
• Working in schools to talk about safety and crime
• Assisting in the event of accidents, fights and fires
• Road safety initiatives
• House-to-house enquiries
• Helping safeguard public safety and security at local or major events
• Presenting evidence in court
• 'Hotspot' operations to tackle underage drinking, criminal damage and nuisance/public disorder
• Offering crime prevention advice and promoting property marking initiatives
• Employer-supported dedicated patrols such as ShopWatch
• Special constables can also be deployed in a central 'Tasking Unit' that provides a significant number of officers to support operational needs across the MPS.

While you won't be paid for your time, your travelling expenses will be covered and you will receive an allowance for refreshments bought while on duty. You will also receive your uniform, together with a further allowance for footwear.

In addition, your training and duties will provide you with a number of intangible personal rewards, interesting experiences, new friends, additional skills, a sense of achievement - they all ensure that you benefit from your time as a Special as much as the community you serve.