What happens next?
After attending a recruitment seminar you can then take an
application form, which you complete and return.
If successful at this stage, and your application is accepted,
you will be asked to attend formal training, which is usually in
the evening and at weekends. It is designed to ensure that you are
thoroughly grounded in the basic aspects of police work before you
can begin to carry out police duties. You will be trained in self
defence, powers of arrest, common crimes, and preparing evidence
for court among other things.
There are a number of occupations that will prevent you from
applying as a role as Special Constable. Examples include traffic
wardens, magistrates and school crossing patrol. A full list can be
found under Frequently Asked Questions.
Recruitment Process
The stages in the selection process are listed below:
- Book to attend a recruitment seminar held at Winsford HQ
- Receipt of application
- Vetting checks
- Assessment Centre
- Drugs Test
- Fitness Test
- Eyesight Test
- Medical
- References
- Offer
- Start the next Specials Initial Foundation Training Course
Cheshire Constabulary endeavours to complete the recruitment
process within a period of 12 weeks, providing there are no
unforeseen circumstances that cause delay.
What can hold up the process?
- If information supplied on the application form is incomplete
or if you fail to inform us of a change of address
- Your holiday commitments or any prolonged periods of
absence