Special Constable Recruitment

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.036995

I note you seek access to the following information:

1. How many people applied for the special Constable role in 2023?
2. How many people applied for the special Constable role in 2024?
3. How many people applied for the special Constable role for vacancy no 14548?
4. What is the recruitment process for special Constable?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Q1 - How many people applied for the special Constable role in 2023?

1,631

Q2 - How many people applied for the special Constable role in 2024?

399

Q3 - How many people applied for the special Constable role for vacancy no 14548?

Vacancy	Applied in 2023	Applied in 2024	Total
14548	1,190	399	1,589

Q4 - What is the recruitment process for special Constable?

The process is detailed on the MPS careers website: Recruitment process | Special constables (volunteer police officers) | Metropolitan Police
To summarise, applicants have to complete 4 stages:-

1) Complete an online application form – a PNC check is undertaken at this stage.
2) Assessment centre (assuming PNC is passed)
3) Health assessment including Job Related Fitness Test
4) Vetting and reference checks – candidates will then undergo vetting reference checks and CTC security checks to gain security clearance.

Full information can be found on the MPS website.