PCSO

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Job title
PCSO - Haverhill

Role type
PCSO Campaign

Contract type
Permanent

Assignment type
Standard Contract

Department
Suffolk County Policing Command

Location
Haverhill Police Station (Uniform Suffolk)

The recruitment criteria for all posts are subject to workplace adjustments in line with the Constabularies' policies and duties under the Equality Act 2010.

Consideration will be given to whether the post can be delivered on either a part time or job share basis, in line with the organisational requirements of this role.

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

• 1:
  On Premise
• Category 1:
  On Premises - Roles/functions are based on premises
• Category 2:
  Hybrid - Elements of the role require regular presence on premises
• Category 3:
  Hybrid (Homeworker) - The core function of the role can be delivered all/predominately from home, but attendance of premises will be required for specific purposes
• Category 4:
  Contracted Homeworker - The circumstances for someone being a contracted homeworker will be by exception

Grade / Rank
Band D

Salary range
£30,897 - £34,662

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

This/These post(s) attract allowances
Weekend Working Enhancement

Weekend enhancement

Weekend work will be paid at the usual hourly rate plus an additional one half of that rate (time and a half).

Hours per week
37.00

Closing date
04/11/2026, 23:55

Are you passionate about helping others, building trust, and making your community a safer place? We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) - based in Haverhill
.

PCSOs are the face of local policing. You'll be out and about in your community, engaging with residents, supporting vulnerable people, and helping to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour.

As a PCSO, you will be:

• Responsible for the operational delivery of community based and partnership collaborated work.
• Provide visible liaison and support to partners, working to break down community barriers and improve relationships particularly with vulnerable communities.
• Working with internal and external partners to identify and address community concerns and safeguarding issues linked to threat harm and risk including those causing high demand on policing within area of business.
• Develop a structured response plan utilising a problem solving approach to ensure partner agencies are actively involved in reducing both risk of harm from crime and repeat demand on services.
• Enhance public reassurance through the provision of a high visibility presence including attendance at relevant partner meetings as required.
• Work proactively with the CPT and key stakeholders to support colleagues with best practice and making suggestions for change as a dedicated contact across associated area of business.
• Participate in the preparation and facilitation of recruitment and training events where applicable.
• Obtain and compile simple statement/case files.
• Maintain organisational professional standards and adhere to the Police Staff Standards of Professional Behaviour.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role and grade as may reasonably be requested by line management.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of different audiences both internally and externally whilst building and maintaining effective partner relationships.
• Demonstrate effective early intervention and problem solving skills
• Proven ability of working independently and collaboratively as part of a team including partnership and community working.
• Evidence of using own initiative to meet deadlines with a high level of flexibility, integrity and motivation.
• Good keyboard skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internet based systems.
• Ability to travel within Suffolk as required.
• Ability to work flexibly on a shift pattern which may include weekends and bank holidays.
• Ability to undertake the…