7. Pay and benefits
We’re certain that you’ll find your role as a police community support officer (PCSO) a genuinely worthwhile experience. Not just for the satisfaction you get from making London safer for everybody, but for the generous package of basic pay, plus full range of benefits you’ll receive too. And that’s the case whether you work full-time, part-time or as part of a job share.
Pay
The starting salary is £33,348, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.
The salary is broken down as £30,507 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale - £32,639. Plus a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Our PCSOs work shifts. This will attract a shift disturbance allowance of between 12.5% and 20%. If you need to work overtime, you are paid for this.
Leave
The paid annual leave entitlement for full time staff is 28 days, rising to 33 days after five years’ service.
Benefits
You will have access to a range of other benefits, including:
- civil staff pension scheme
- sports and social club and facilities
- free travel on or off duty on London's buses
- interest-free loan to pay for a quarterly or longer London transport season ticket
Financial services
Metfriendly offers a number of financial services, including:
- savings products
- investment products
- protection products
More on becoming a PCSO
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1. Overview
Discover what a PCSO is and the rewarding work you can do.
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2. Role and responsibilities
Learn about the different types of work you could be doing.
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3. Location and working hours
Find out where you can work and what shifts you can do.
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4. Life as a police community support officer
Hear stories from serving PCSOs.
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5. Who we are looking for
Find out if you meet our eligibility criteria.
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6. Training and development
Gain the skills, knowledge and expertise you'll need.
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8. How to apply
Begin your application here.