Special Constable - Rejoiners/Former Officer

Are you looking to re-join Avon and Somerset Police as a Special Constable? Continue Your Policing Journey With Us!

Bring your valuable policing experience back into the community and help make a real difference. Your skills, professionalism, and commitment are exactly what we’re looking for.

Eligibility

To apply as a re-joiner, you must have

Previously served as a Special Constable with Avon and Somerset or another UK Home Office police force OR Previously served as a Police Officer with Avon and Somerset Police

Held Independent Patrol Status (IPS)

Recruitment Process

Once we receive your application, we will ask you to complete a Training Needs Assessment. These documents will then be reviewed by our Training Department.

Please note that rejoiner applications are currently being assessed on a case‑by‑case basis. This helps us identify any additional training you may require upon joining. If no further immediate training is needed, we will progress your application. If additional training is required, your start date may be delayed, as you will need to attend a Special Constable course.

At present, we do not have any courses scheduled for 2026.

To successfully re-join, applicants must complete all of the following stages:

College of Policing National Sift
Suitability Interview
Pre-Appointment Checks
- Fitness Test
- Medical
- Substance Misuse Test
- Biometrics Checks
- Vetting
- Reference Checks (Covering the last 5 years)

To begin your application, please complete the full online form via our applicant portal.

Posting Arrangements

Officers are normally posted within a 15‑mile journey of their home address.
When assigning postings, we consider:

Your previous skills and experience
Operational requirements
Any reasonable preferences you request

Where possible, we will allocate your preferred patrol base, provided it is within a practical travelling distance. Our aim is to ensure your volunteering experience is convenient, supportive, and reflective of the value we place on your contribution.

You can be the difference to so many….could you be the difference we are looking for?

If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact TalentSpecialConstabulary@avonandsomerset.police.uk