Bedfordshire - Police Community Support Officer

Bedfordshire
- Police Community Support Officer
- Luton

Force Bedfordshire Police

Contract Duration Permanent

Contract Type Full Time

Department Local Policing
- Community

Location Kempston

Grade Scale 4

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

Due to the extensive training programme required for this role, the successful candidate will not be able to apply for another police staff role within Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire police forces for the period stipulated from their start date. They may apply to be a Police Officer.

Competency and Value Framework (CVF) Level 1

31/07/2026, 23:55

Are you somebody who enjoys building relationships and talking to people? Do you like solving problems and thinking on your feet? Would you like to know that every day, you are making a difference to people’s lives? If you answered ‘yes’ to the above questions, then consider the role of Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) with Bedfordshire Police.

The role involves giving vital support to vulnerable people and victims of crime within our communities, working with both young and old, building trust and relationships between the public and the police. You will work alongside regular officers in a dedicated community policing team to help embed neighbourhood policing across the county. The role also offers an entry route into policing;

completing at least two years as a PCSO provides the experience equivalent to the level 3 qualification required for the PCDA route.

• Support vulnerable and victimised individuals within the community
• Build trust and relationships between the public and the police
• Work under shift patterns as part of a dedicated community policing team
• Undertake health assessment and DNA & fingerprint elimination sample where required
• Contribute to maintaining public safety and local policing objectives

• Full UK manual driving licence (driving record must be suitable for police duties)
• Must be available for a range of shifts including nights and weekends
• Must pass health assessment with our Occupational Health Unit
• Provision of a DNA and fingerprint elimination sample (required for high‑risk roles)
• Achieve Competency and Value Framework (CVF) Level 1

• Pension Schemes
  :
  Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with employer contributions and death‑in‑service benefits.
• 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 and Discretionary Leave
• Flexible Working
  :
  Including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job sharing, annualised hours and agile working (role dependent).
• Wellbeing Support
  :
  Local wellbeing teams, on‑site gym facilities and exercise classes (location dependent).
• Sports & Social Clubs
  :
  Discounts, trips and events through our dedicated clubs.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light Card App
  :
  Option to sign up for discounts in-store and online for emergency service workers.
• Financial Support
  :
  Access to Police Mutual for savings plans, insurance, loans and independent financial 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.

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

All applications are assessed fairly and based on the evidence you provide and your suitability for the role.