Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)
About you
The ideal candidate for the role of PCSO will be a confident decision maker with excellent communication skills. You will have experience of working under your own initiative and with external partners and communities. You’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to remain calm under pressure and collaborate with communities and partners to deliver services and positive outcomes.
You’ll be committed to delivering excellent customer service and always looking for opportunities where improvements can be implemented. You will have demonstrable experience of working with Microsoft packages coupled with a proactive approach to problem solving. You will also be able to write in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
Click here to view additional information on the eligibility criteria and the selection process.
We anticipate face-to-face assessments will take place January 2019. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be required to undertake an appropriately stringent vetting procedure; we anticipate a start date in this role from mid-2019 onwards.
Please note that this role carries a tenure agreement – PCSOs are unable to apply for a different role within West Midlands Police for two years following their start date.
WMP is a large and diverse organisation where you can develop your skills, knowledge and career in an encouraging and flexible environment. We're able to offer you a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits including:
- 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); increasing to 31 days after five years’ service
- access to a Corporate Health Cash Plan and wellbeing website
- the opportunity to save on travel costs through a Corporate Travel Scheme
- the option to join a generous Local Government pension scheme