Special Constables
The Special Constabulary consists of volunteer officers, who give up their time freely to assist with the policing of Greater Manchester. As a Special Constable you will work alongside regular officers, and PCSOs in the local neighbourhood policing teams and you will be expected to commit as an average a minimum of four hours service per week. Being a Special Constable is a great way to give something back to your community, develop new skills or learn what being a police officer is really like.
As a Special Constable you will be provided with full training, a uniform, and out of pocket expenses and have all the powers and authority of regular officers.
Use these pages to find out more about being a Special Constable with Greater Manchester Police and details of how to apply. If you have any general queries please email: recruitmentservices@gmp.police.uk
Find out more about where you could work by visiting GMP's Neighbourhood Policing pages.
Vision Statement
Greater Manchester Police are committed to delivering a policing service which is designed around people’s needs, which makes them safer, helps them to feel safer and improves their lives.
We believe that the Special Constabulary are an integral part of the wider policing family, providing a flexible, visible, responsive and committed resource which assists us to improve service delivery and find solid solutions to crime and disorder problems.
We are committed to supporting the recruitment, training and development of our Special Constables and providing them with the necessary skills and equipment to undertake their role.
