We have vacancies for Police Community Support Officers across all areas of Lancashire.The posts are full time permanent although part time and flexible working arrangements will be considered following completion of training.
Lancashire Constabulary is committed to local community Neighbourhood Policing and the Police Community Support Officer is at the heart of this commitment. Police Community Support Officers are part of their local Neighbourhood Policing team, working with partners and the community to reduce crime, the fear of crime and preventing vulnerability.The role is a uniformed one and comes with designated powers, but most importantly Police Community Support Officers are expected to engage with their communities, problem solve in their communities and target the biggest local problems. They also respond to calls for service within communities, often they are the local face of policing on their patch.
PCSOs provide a visible, accessible, and approachable presence in communities. They are engagement specialists. The role of a PCSO in engaging with the public and providing a two-way flow of information which is crucial within the community engagement that builds trust and develops a sophisticated understanding of community needs.We believe it is really important for our police force to be part of the community and reflect the wonderfully diverse communities we have in Lancashire therefore we really welcome applications from those communities who are underrepresented within the force.We are keen to recruit people who are able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, can adapt to changing situations, and have a positive attitude to the work that they do, in order to help us deliver this service.If you have the desire to contribute to your local community as part of the policing team, then this could be the role for you. We are looking to recruit local people from, and for, their local communities - we have PCSOs working across Lancashire, from Fleetwood on the coast to Whitworth on the Lancashire border, and from the Ribble Valley bordering rural North Yorkshire right over to Skelmersdale in West Lancashire.(please go to www.lancashire.police.uk/your-area for a list of all locations Lancashire Constabulary serve).
You will be asked as part of your application to confirm your preferred division/area to be posted to (we will endeavour to post you to one of your preferred areas).Further details of the requirements and duties of the post can be found on the Role Profile and Rota attached. Should you require further information once you have read the attachments, please visit our recruitment websitehttps://joinus.lancashire.police.uk/explore-our-roles/police-community-support-office/ or email PCSORecruitment@lancashire.police.uk where we will put you in touch with our PCSO Coaches.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to undertake the College of Policing National Sift assessment; further details will be sent after the closing date.
Important dates:
National Sift: 18th - 25th May 2026
Interviews: 15th - 18th June 2026 (face to face interviews at Hutton Headquarters)
Pre-employment checks: 26th June 2026 - 7th August 2026 (Medical/Vetting)
Start Date: 7th September 2026 - Training will take place over 8 weeks at Hutton Headquarters (No annual leave will be authorised during this period)
Please note shift allowance is not paid whilst in training and other than the recognised public holidays, candidates will not be permitted leave during this period.
Good Luck in your journey to become a PSCO in one of the best forces in the Country THE CLOSING DATE IS TUESDAY 5th MAY 2026 @ 10:00 AM
LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS CANNOT BE SUBMITTED
If you have failed any process in the last 3 months you are ineligible to apply on this intake.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
