Metropolitan Police Service Overview
2.7★- www.met.police.uk/car/careers/
- London, United Kingdom
- 10000+ Employees
- 20 Locations
- Type: Government
- Founded in 1829
- Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
- National Services & Agencies
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Special constables are volunteer police officers who play a vital role in our mission to make London safer. By investing your free time, you can make a real difference to our city. You'll have the same powers as a regular police constable and will get a tremendous amount of pride from giving back to the community. We'll train you for one of the most varied and fascinating volunteer roles around. You'll gain an incredible wealth of skills, confidence and experience. Alongside these skills and the tremendous sense of achievement you will get for doing something for the community, we pay expenses for giving up your valuable time. For more information and to apply go to the following link www.met.police.uk/car/careers/met/police-volunteer-roles/special-constable/special-constable-overview/

Met police officers play a vital role in keeping London safe for everyone. Whether they’re out on the streets working face to face with the communities we serve, or behind the scenes delivering a range of specialist services and improving how we police the capital. It’s not easy, but it is rewarding - packed with new and interesting experiences every day. Click the link to find out which roles are currently available, the responsibilities; pay and benefits; training you’ll receive and how to apply.
Metropolitan Police Service Reviews

Pros
* Exciting, lots of training opportunities, over 300 roles you can choose from and great overtime opportunities
Cons
* political pressure *shifts * Line management * Attitude of the public
Metropolitan Police Service Interviews
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Metropolitan Police Service Awards & Accolades
- Officers recognised for public protection work at MPS awards ceremony, Metropolitan Police Force, 2023
- Officers recognised for public protection work at MPS awards ceremony, Metropolitan Police Service, 2023
- Officers recognised for public protection work at MPS awards ceremony, Metropolitan Police Service, 2023
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Metropolitan Police Service FAQ
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What is a typical working day like at Metropolitan Police Service?
...24/7 shift work in some roles...
29 September 2022
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