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Costa Diamantopoulos volunteers as a Police Support Volunteer (PSV) and Special Constable. He shares insight into his dual volunteer roles and the valuable skills and experience he has gained along the way. PSVs play a vital role behind the scenes, helping police teams run smoothly. They take on non-operational tasks so that officers and staff can focus on frontline duties. Find the volunteering opportunity that is right for you - kent.police.uk/volunteering
Cadet Leader, Claire Seamer shares how the Volunteer Police Cadets programme supports young people to grow, build confidence, and reach their full potential - alongside the vital role volunteering plays in our communities. Cadet leaders play a key role in supporting young people. The role is rewarding, allowing leaders to see cadets grow in confidence and develop, while also building their own skills and leadership abilities. Interested in getting involved as a cadet or cadet leader? Find out more kent.police.uk/cadets
This month, as part of National Volunteers Week, we spoke to volunteers from across the force about the vital work they do, the contributions they make, and the reasons they choose to give up their time to make a difference. We begin by speaking to Community Policing Volunteer (CPV) Tina and her therapy dog, Alfie. Hear about their vital role in attending courts to comfort vulnerable victims, and how Tina and Alfie make a huge difference in the local community at events, schools, hospices and police stations. CPVs support policing needs in the community, working directly with specialist teams, such as neighbourhood, canine, equine, and security. These volunteers improve community support and help increase police presence throughout Kent. Find your reason to volunteer and visit www.kent.police.uk/volunteering to apply today.
We’re recruiting contact handlers! Could you be the voice to reassure and provide a calm, collected response at the end of a phone or keyboard? If so, we want you to join our friendly, fast-paced team. Our Force Control Room (FCR) is the heartbeat of Kent Police’s response to the public - handling everything from missing persons to major incidents. 📞 Answer 999 & 101 calls 💻 Respond via Live Chat 🚓 Deploy officers to incidents 💼 Salary: £27,492 – £31,731 with experience (+10% dependent on shift pattern) If you’ve got what it takes to reassure, respond, and make a real difference, we want to hear from you. Find out if you’re eligible to apply on our website 👉https://kent.police.uk/fcr
Join as a special constable (volunteer police officer) with our 5‑week accelerated training programme. Location: Kent Police College, Maidstone Course Dates: Monday 27 July 2026 - Friday 28 August 2026 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm We are offering an opportunity to join Kent Police as a special constable through our dedicated 5-week intensive training course. Special constables are volunteer police officers and play a vital role in keeping our communities safe, providing essential frontline policing alongside regular officers. This intensive programme is designed for individuals who are motivated, committed, and able to learn at pace. It is particularly suited to those who have recent experience of structured learning, although it remains open to all applicants. Upon successful completion of training, you will have full policing powers and will volunteer as part of a local policing team across Kent. What you’ll gain: - Accredited police training - Experience working directly within local policing - Skills in communication, conflict resolution, decision making and community engagement - The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety - A recognised policing role with full warranted powers If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding voluntary policing role, we encourage you to apply for our July 2026 intensive course. Find your reason to volunteer and make a real difference in your community.
“I wanted to be the person who dealt with the calls” After working in the control room, PC Worrall wanted to use her experience out in the community, making a direct difference to people’s lives. Take the first step towards your new career and visit our website to find out more - https://kent.police.uk/careers
“This is a role for any age, at any point of life” Today, we hear from PC Carter, who recognises that his previous career has given him valuable life experience that he now brings into policing. Take the first step towards your new career, visit kent.police.uk/careers
“Since I joined, I’ve learnt to be more resilient” PC Groombridge has wanted to be a police officer since he was young, and he’s now excited to put everything he learned at training college into practice. Find out more about Kent Police careers and start your new career today - https://kent.police.uk/careers
“Since training my confidence has come on leaps and bounds” PC Linfield has always felt that policing could be the right path for her, and she was looking for a dynamic role where she could make a real difference to people. Find out more about Kent Police careers on our website - kent.police.uk/careers
Contact handler recruitment is now OPEN! Could you be the voice to reassure, and provide a calm, collected response at the end of a phone or keyboard? If so, we want you to join our friendly, fast-paced team as a contact handler. Our Force Control Room (FCR) is the heartbeat of Kent Police’s response to the public - handling everything from missing persons to major incidents. 📞 Answer 999 & 101 calls 💻 Respond via Live Chat 🚓 Deploy officers to incidents 💼 Salary: £27,492–£31,731 (+10% shift allowance) If you’ve got what it takes to reassure, respond, and make a real difference - we want to hear from you. Find out if you’re eligible to apply on our website - kent.police.uk/fcr
