Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
Due to the extensive training programme required for this role, the successful candidate will not be able to apply for another police staff role within Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire police forces for the period of time stipulated above, from their start date. They may apply to be a Police Officer.
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*Please note this advert is for an intake which will be starting in June 2026*
We’re offering applications for Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).
As a Police Community Support Officer, you can make a direct contribution to your local community in Cambridgeshire. Our PCSOs work in Neighbourhood Policing Teams to play a vital role in talking with and being a reassuring presence to members of the public, helping to fight crime and anti-social behaviour, and building stronger relationships within the communities we serve.
Being a Police Community Support Officer is both exciting and rewarding. It calls for strong powers of observation, effective communication skills, judgment and problem-solving. Some of the activities include patrol by foot in local areas, attending public and partnerships meetings. To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.
The role involves evening and weekend shift work, including working some weekends and evenings, and you may be required to work at various locations across the county.
Becoming a PCSO offers a full or part time opportunity with the flexibility to fit around you, however the hours requested will need to fit in with operational requirements.
The starting salary is £26,106 for individuals working full time (37 hours per week) and working the full shift pattern. The salary, with shift allowance, will increase to a maximum of £28,653 based on length of service and performance related pay.
You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a contributory Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) scheme to which the Constabulary as the employer contributes to as well.
As a full time PCSO, we’ll offer you a minimum of 178 hours of annual leave (24 days), with the potential to increase up to 222 hours (30 days), dependent on your hours of work and length of service. You will also receive eight days of public holidays. Your annual leave entitlement will be confirmed when you begin your role.
All applicants are required to hold a UK full manual driving licence at the point of applying.
All applicants are required to have at least 3 years residency in the UK.
If you wish to apply to start your career as a PCSO, complete the online application form. If your application is shortlisted you will then be invited to undertake SIFT which is an online situational judgement assessment and then a competency-based interview. If successful following these stages your pre-employment checks will include vetting, medical and references. Due to this role involving shift work, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment with our Occupational Health Unit.
Help us deliver outstanding policing for everyone.We believe that to serve our communities effectively, we need people from all backgrounds, bringing a wide range of life and professional experiences. This helps us reflect the communities we serve and ensures we deliver the best possible service.Why Choose a Career in Policing?Cambridgeshire Constabulary is recognised as a pioneering and forward-thinking service, responsible for policing a large, diverse, and multicultural population.If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding career—where you can make a real difference, take on new challenges, and gain a wide variety of experiences—then we want to hear from you.What We OfferWe’re proud to support our people with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Equality, Diversity & InclusionWe are committed to building a workforce that is inclusive and truly representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those currently under-represented in policing, including:
All applications are assessed fairly and based on the evidence you provide and your suitability for the role.
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Recruitment and Selection PolicyInternal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.Police Barred and Advisory ListsIndividuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.Vetting and SafeguardingWe are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary recognises the growing use of AI tools in preparing job applications. While these tools can support you in expressing your skills and experience more effectively, their use must align with the principles of honesty, integrity, originality, and personal accountability. We want to learn about you and your own personal experiences and how these make you suitable for the role, this will be assessed throughout the recruitment process including at interview, which AI cannot replace. Please click HERE to find out more about the acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in our recruitment process.
