Become a Special Constable

Change needs you, volunteer as a police constable today

The Met is working hard to restore Londoners trust and confidence, reduce crime and maintain high standards. To do this the we recognise the need to change. Whilst that change takes time, we want people like you to join and help to make a big difference.

With your determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a volunteer police constable and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London.

There is no other volunteering role quite like it.

You will dedicate a minimum of 16 hours each month (at times and days convenient to you), where you bring offenders to justice, support our vulnerable victims and respond to some of the thousands of incidents the Metropolitan Police attends each day.

You will have the same powers and the same uniform as our paid colleagues and give back to your local community to make a real difference to London.

The role is as diverse as it is rewarding, day-to-day you will get involved in a plethora of activities, including:

Responding to 999 and 101 calls Supporting our priority to have the strongest neighbourhood policing ever; delivering for your local community Foot and vehicle patrols Tackling anti-social behaviour Public order policing helping to secure national and international events happening in the capital Apprehending and arresting suspects Identifying and gathering evidence Supporting victims and witnesses of crime Engaging with children and young people to improve our impact in communities Presenting evidence in court

You will complete extensive training to give you the skills and confidence to be a Metropolitan Police Constable and in the future could go into a diverse range of specialisms in policing or take rank to supervise our future officers.

What skills do I need?

We’re looking for people from all backgrounds to join us, people who can earn trust, respect and build positive relationships with all Londoners.

We’re looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities.