Feb 24, 20222 min read

Police Community Support Officer Recruitment

Do you want your work to make a difference every day?

Do you want to support community safety?

Join Thames Valley Police as a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO).

Our PCSOs are the face of the police within local communities. In this diverse role, you will police our neighbourhoods, work to reduce crime and disorder, and build strong relationships with our communities and partner agencies.

Wondering whether this is the role for you? Here is what our PCSOs have to say:

PCSO Fiona Holt, length in service – over 7 years: “After leaving school I worked in retail for a long time before training to work in childcare. After some hard life changes I felt like I needed to re-evaluate my life and decided to become a PCSO after taking part in a police ride-along. Every day is different and that’s what I love about being a PCSO. We are constantly thinking about other people and we care. Every day I think: if I can make a difference to just one person I’ve made a difference in mine.’ Discover Fiona’s story here.

PCSO Ahmed Mohamed, length in service – 4 and ½ years: “I knew I wanted to do something working in and around people – when I saw the advert for PCSO it seemed to fit. There are lots of opportunity in TVP to progress and get involved if you want to develop yourself; you don’t need a high rank or long service to help encourage positive change and have a voice at TVP.” Read Ahmed’s story here.

Join us in keeping Thames Valley safe. Apply today and become a PCSO:

PCSO apprenticeship in Oxfordshire – apply here

PCSO apprenticeship in Berkshire – apply here

PCSO apprenticeship in Buckinghamshire – apply here

*Closing date for all locations is Monday 28th February.

Forget the stereotype – modern apprenticeships offer new opportunities to earn and learn for everyone from college leavers to career changers. As an apprentice PCSO your on-the-job learning will also be accredited with a Level 4 Diploma in Community Policing Practice.