Thames Valley Police
We are recruiting Volunteers to join the Thames Valley Police’s Community Safety Team based in the Buckinghamshire.
We are looking for volunteers to cover Amersham and the South Bucks area.
The Community Safety Team is a team of specially trained volunteers who work proactively in the community providing crime prevention advice, confidence in policing, and community engagement.
To achieve this we will ask you to attend community events and fayres, deliver crime prevention advice (e.g. clear car and burglary campaigns)/leaflet drops at specific times of year or when and area has a specific crime issue. Complete knife sweeps in local green areas to make the environment safe and provide visibility in towns and villages.
You will work alongside other volunteers and PCSOs and act as the link between the PCSO and other volunteers to allocate volunteers to the monthly commitments.
The role primarily is to support local Neighbourhood Police Teams.
You will be provided a uniform in keeping with Thames Valley Police uniform.
You will be expected to have good communication skills, as you will be working with police and communities. Time management and professionalism are required.
Having a UK driving licence would be preferable but not essential.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 21860. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 18th October 2025.
Please note this vacancy may be removed earlier once sufficient candidates have been sourced.
As a volunteer within the police service, you will be subjected to a level of police vetting. The level will be dependent upon the role and it’s access requirements. With the higher levels of vetting, applicants could be asked to provide details of family members, partner, partner’s parents and co-residents, as well as additional information regarding their own personal circumstances. This process is required to ensure that Thames Valley Police comply with the legislation of the Vetting Code of Practice.
Whilst we endeavour to complete all vetting within 30 working days of receipt of vetting forms, unfortunately this is not always the case due to operational demand and back-logs, and could take considerably longer.
If you have any concerns or queries regarding your application please do not hesitate to get in touch.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
