Bedfordshire - Police Community Support Officer

Bedfordshire
- Police Community Support Officer
- Central

Force:
Bedfordshire Police

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time

Department:
Local Policing
- Community

Location:

Kempston

Grade Scale: 4

Salary: £27,204 (Up to £34,413.62 with allowances)

Closing Date: 31/07/2026, 23:55

We are looking for a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) to work across Central Bedfordshire, covering locations such as Sandy, Biggleswade, Woburn, Aspley Guise, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. The role involves building relationships, providing vital support to vulnerable people, working with both young and old, and embedding neighbourhood policing.

• Give vital support to vulnerable people and victims of crime within communities.
• Build trust and relationships between the public and the police.
• Work alongside regular officers in a dedicated community policing team.
• Assist in embedding neighbourhood policing across the county.
• Participate in shift work and support operational duties as required.

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Eligibility for a Police Community Support Officer role under the Competency and Value Framework Level 1.
• Required health assessment and vulnerability DNA/fingerprint elimination sample (high‑risk role).
• Willingness to attend training and complete a two‑year PCSO tenure before applying for a Police Officer route (equivalent to Level
  3).
• Commitment to the police values and the ability to undertake vetting, medical and reference checks.

• Pension Schemes – Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
• Generous annual leave – 24 to 33 days (depending on rank and length of service).
• Sick pay – up to six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
• Family leave – occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (depending on service).
• Carers & discretionary leave.
• Flexible working options – compressed hours, flexible shifts, job sharing, annualised hours, and agile working.
• Wellbeing support – local wellbeing teams, on‑site gym facilities and exercise classes (location dependent).
• Sports & Social Clubs – discounts, trips, and events through dedicated clubs.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Blue Light Card app – discounts in store and online.
• Financial support – Police Mutual for savings plans, insurance, loans and advice.
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for personal and professional wellbeing.
• Staff Support Networks – groups for Black and Minority Ethnic colleagues, LGBTQ+ colleagues, disability awareness, menopause support, faith‑based groups, and more.
• Trade Union membership – access to UNISON.
• Career development – opportunities for progression, promotion and leadership training.

We are committed to building a workforce that is inclusive and truly representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those currently under‑represented in policing, including:

• Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
• People of all ages and abilities.
• All faiths and religions.
• LGBTQ+ communities.
• Individuals from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds.

Internal applicants at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment who pass the selection process will be offered the role over remaining internal and external applicants.

Individuals on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years (gross misconduct) or 3 years (poor performance).

We conduct vetting and safeguarding checks to ensure a safe and supportive work environment.

We use AI tools for application help but expect honesty, originality, and personal accountability. Please read HERE for acceptable AI use.