Lancashire Constabulary needs people with all kinds of skills, backgrounds, and experience. Alongside frontline officers, there are hundreds of people working in support roles including admin, cleaning, logistics, support services and much more!. Whether you’re looking for steady work, a meaningful career change, a volunteering role that fits around your job, or a way to use your skills in a new setting, it could be worth exploring the range of roles within policing.
Why Consider Working with the Police?
Lancashire Constabulary is one of the largest police forces in the country and serves a diverse and fast-growing community. They pride themselves on individuality, inclusivity, and real purpose.
Here’s what they offer:
- A wide range of roles — from admin and IT to facilities, logistics, comms, and more
- Solid benefits and job security
- Training and personal development for every stage of your career
- A chance to make a real difference in your community
- Opportunities for all backgrounds — unemployed, career changers, degree holders, or skilled trades
Introducing: Special Constables (Volunteer Police Officers)
Special Constables are volunteer police officers who work alongside full-time officers. They come from all walks of life, teachers, students, business leaders, retail workers, and give their time to support frontline response and neighbourhood policing.
What the role offers:
- Full police training (usually over 11 weekends)
- Uniform, equipment, travel costs, and even a food allowance for some duties
- A chance to gain real-world experience, confidence, and skills you can take back into your main job
- Flexible commitment: just 16 hours per month
Specials handle 999 calls, engage with the community, and support specialist teams such as rural policing and roads policing. You’ll also be trained in personal safety and first aid.
🗓️ Applications are now open for March and September 2026 intakes
🖥️ Online info session: Wednesday 12th November, 6:30pm
👉 [Register for the session]
👉 [Apply to become a Special Constable]
Want more information about police careers?
Cotton Court is running a monthly police careers drop-in session, open to anyone who’d like to learn more, and whatever role you might be interested in. Whether you’re unemployed, thinking about a change of direction, or considering volunteering alongside your current job.
🗓️ First session: Wednesday 6th November
⏰ 10am – 1pm
📍 Cotton Court Business Centre, Preston
👋 No booking needed
It’s friendly, informal, and a great chance to ask questions in a relaxed setting.