Age Limits
- You must be 18 years old to apply to become a PCSO.
Nationality
- You must be a British Citizen, an EC/EEA National or Commonwealth Citizen or a Foreign National with no restrictions to live & work in the UK.
Qualifications
- Specific educational qualifications are not a requirement for the role.
Cautions/Convictions
- If you have had any previous cautions or convictions please detail these on your application form. Dependent on the nature of the caution/conviction, this could lead you to be ineligible to apply.
Disabilities
- Bedfordshire Police welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities and will do all it can to make reasonable adjustments.
Driving Licence
- All applicants MUST have a full UK Driving Licence at the time of submitting an application to become a PCSO.
Health Requirements
- All applicants must be in good physical and mental health. If you pass the Assessment Centre, you will attend a full medical with our Occupational Health Team.
Eyesight Requirements
- You will be required to visit your local opticians to ensure your eyesight meets the standards required to become a PCSO.
Financial Positions
- Credit checks are made on all applicants and all debts will need to be discharged on application. If you have been declared bankrupt, you will have to have been discharged for five years before you are eligible to apply.
Tattoos
Tattoos are not acceptable if:
- They undermine the dignity and authority of the office of constable.
- Are garish, numerous or particularly prominent.
- They could cause offence to members of the public, colleagues and/or invite provocation. This would include tattoos that are; rude, lewd, crude, racist, sexist, sectarian, homophobic, violent or intimidating. Also, tattoos that display unacceptable attitudes towards women, minority groups, or any other section of the community, or alignment with particular groups that could be offensive to members of the community.