What qualifications do you need to be a PCSO UK?

You’ll need to:

• be over 18 years of age.
• pass a fitness test.
• pass a medical check.
• pass enhanced background checks.

Can PCSOs make arrests?

Under a mix of legislation and common law, a PCSO can use reasonable force to arrest or detain a suspected offender. PCSOs in theory can all use handcuffs to detain using their own detention powers or arrest using ‘any person’ powers when on duty.

How many days a week does a PCSO work?

The normal working week for PCSOs is 37 hours. You will work Monday to Sunday between the hours of 8:00am and midnight on a rotating shift pattern which includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays – there is an example shift pattern at the bottom of this page.

How do I join PCSO UK?

Applications to join as a PCSO should be made to your preferred force(opens an external website in the same tab) and you should check their recruitment pages for opportunities. Eligibility is also set by each force, so you should check what your preferred force requires before making an application.

Are PCSO real police?

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) work with police officers and share some, but not all of their powers. Special constables are volunteers who have the same powers as police.

Do PCSOs work nights?

Can PCSOs drive police cars?

Most forces allow their PCSOs, commonly those assigned to duties managing traffic, to drive marked police vehicles. PCSOs may only use blue lights when they come across an accident to indicate the danger present to members of the public, to alert the public to a road hazard and when asked to by a Senior Officer.

Can a PCSO pull you over?

The OP asked if had the power to pull you over, not if he has the power to issue a penalty, which he does not. If he sees an offence being committed in a motor vehicle he has this power, but would need to summon a constable to issue a ticket or to make an arrest.

Can a PCSO do you for speeding?

PCSO’s cannot issue tickets. PCSO are the same as MOP. As far as devices are concerned, the hand held’s are NOT cameras, they are Speed Detection Devices. The National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) has a National rule for using these handhelds.

Can PCSOs carry batons?

Unlike constables, due to the non-confrontational nature of their role PCSOs are not normally issued with batons, incapacitant spray, handcuffs or leg restraints. However PCSOs are authorised to carry and use this equipment.