Interested in becoming a special constable?

Police Scotland is looking for people to join the special constabulary and volunteer to improve the safety and wellbeing of the people, places and communities in Ayrshire.

A spokesperson said: “You should enjoy working in a team environment and you’ll need integrity, patience and the ability to think on your feet. Treating people fairly will be second nature, so will respect for diversity.” Special constables are paired up with regular officers and can be involved in any aspect of policing.

Many special constables attend local community events such as gala days, take part in drug targeting initiatives, are instrumental in implementing local action plans to tackle issues such as youth disorder and generally provide a reassuring presence to their local communities. There is no such thing as a typical day for police officers and the same is true for special constables.

The constabulary offers excellent training, which will enhance your skills in your own job, as well as giving you an immense sense of satisfaction knowing that you are contributing to keeping people safe in Ayrshire. Opportunity will also be provided to discuss the process for joining Police Scotland as a police constable.

If you want to know more, please come along and speak to PC Claire Walker from Police Scotland during Careers Week across the Ayrshire College campuses.

These events will be held between 6pm and 8pm at the following venues: Kilwinning Campus (Lecture Theatre) – Tuesday April 22 Ayr Campus (Riverside Building) – Wednesday April 23 Kilmarnock Campus (Lecture Theatre) – Thursday April 24.