Employer Supported Policing

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ESP Means....

• An active, powerful and innovative way for business, public sector organisations and the police to work proactively together
• Police-trained (and empowered) staff working on your premises, doing their usual ‘day job’ when not on duty with the Met with the benefit of extensive experience and skills – reassurance and a real presence
• Staff able to assess difficult situations, which arise in their ‘day jobs’ through their legal training and practical experience
• An increased, dedicated police presence in areas local or relevant to your organisation or industry, with experienced officers patrolling alongside ESP-recruited Specials, creating a safer environment
• An increase in productivity of the rest of the team through a greater sense of security
• A key ‘marketable’ enhancement of Corporate Social Responsibility for any organisation
• Forging enhanced links with the local police and an increase in the ability to tackle local problems with local officers
• Having members of your staff who are properly briefed in respect of local crime trends
• Free London Tube, Bus, DLR, TfL-operated London Overground and Croydon Tramlink travel, on and off duty, for Special Constables who perform 200 hours or more worth of duty per year (1 day per fortnight is sufficient to achieve this). This could be an effective increase in income of over £1900 (based on the price of a zone 1-6 annual Travelcard at 2009 rates) (some conditions apply)

Becoming a Special Constable offers huge benefits in terms of staff development - benefits that could not be bought commercially. Working on the street as a police officer with the public means making decisions that have an immediate impact on the people they are dealing with, so getting those decisions right is crucial. People look to police officers for direction in stressful situations and taking charge of incidents will give your staff confidence and assertiveness which they can bring to their workplace.

The whole experience will rapidly develop staff in various ways making them more effective at work. Special Constables are widely regarded by employers as being more committed, dependable, confident, and responsible in the workplace.

At the heart of the training are the seven core skills or competencies that every police officer must be proficient in. These are:-

• Personal responsibility
• Effective communication
• Resilience
• Problem Solving
• Customer focus
• Teamwork
• Respect for diversity

These are transferable skills, which they will be able to put to use, not only in their professional capacity but also in their personal life, e.g. managing confrontational situations, leadership and personal safety.

The pay off for all your hard work and commitment is that you should be an even more highly developed and skilled employee. Special Constables are widely regarded by employers as being more committed, dependable, confident, and responsible in the workplace.

Note
This offer is subject to MSC policies, which are available on request. As a guide, an Employer Supported Special Constable performing one day’s duty per fortnight would accrue 208 hours duty per year.

Our commitment to you

We will provide your staff with comprehensive training and the skills necessary for them to become competent police officers. Many of the skills they will develop are transferable and can be used equally well in the workplace. This training is provided at no additional cost to the employer so there's no financial deterrent to employers in allowing their staff to build new skills and confidence.

What happens next?

There are two ways to get in touch and apply to be a part of ESP. Contact us via our online form.