Police Community Support Officer


Company:	Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Salary:	£29,483.96 to £29,483.96 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW1E 5ND
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)

Make a difference where it matters most.

Join our client as a Police Community Support Officer and play a vital role in protecting passengers, supporting communities and keeping the railway safe.

Location: B Division, including locations across London

Salary: £29,483.96 per year

London Allowance: £4,775 per year

Shift Allowance: Up to 20%, with a minimum of 15% after training

Annual Leave: 28 days, rising to 30 days with service

Why become a PCSO?

Our client's Police Community Support Officers are an integral part.

As a PCSO, you will provide a visible and reassuring presence across the railway network. You will engage with passengers, support railway staff, respond to local concerns and build trusted relationships with the communities they serve.

Our client's PCSOs are an integral part. They carry out vital work across the railway network to keep passengers and staff safe, delivering an exceptional service to their communities across England and Wales.

The Difference You Will Make

As a PCSO, you will help prevent crime, reduce disruption, support vulnerable people and build public trust and confidence across the railway network.

No two days will be the same. You will:

- Conduct visible patrols at stations and across the rail network.

- Support victims and provide reassurance to passengers, railway staff and the public.

- Assist with minor investigations and intelligence gathering.

- Help manage security threats and operational incidents.

- Build strong relationships with communities and partner organisations.

- Work alongside Police Officers and other policing colleagues.

- Help identify and respond to local concerns affecting the railway.

An Enhanced Operational Role

Unlike PCSOs in many Home Office police forces, our client's PCSOs are trained and equipped with handcuffs. This reflects the distinctive operational environment in which their PCSOs work and the important contribution they make to keeping the railway safe.

What They're Looking For

They are looking for people who:

- Are resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.

- Can communicate confidently with people from different backgrounds.

- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

- Have strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

- Are committed to supporting communities and building trust.

- Can use good judgement when responding to challenging situations.

- Work effectively as part of a team.

- Share their commitment to providing an excellent service to the public.

You do not need previous policing experience to apply. They are interested in your values, motivation, transferable skills and potential to succeed in the role.

What You Will Receive

In return for the important work you undertake, you will receive:

- A salary of £29,483.96 per year.

- A London allowance of £4,775 per year.

- A shift allowance of up to 20%, with a minimum of 15% after training.

- 28 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days with service.

- Travel benefits.

- Ongoing learning and professional development.

- Access to in-house talent and development teams.

- Career development opportunities.

- A defined contribution pension scheme administered by Royal London.

Develop Your Career with Our Client

A career as a Police Community Support Officer is rewarding and important in its own right.

PCSOs play a vital role in neighbourhood policing, safeguarding vulnerable people, solving problems within communities and building public trust and confidence across the railway network.

Our client is committed to supporting your long-term development. You will have opportunities to broaden your knowledge, strengthen your operational skills and explore career development opportunities across the organisation.

If you later decide to pursue a career as a Police Constable, successful completion of your PCSO probationary period will also satisfy the work experience requirement for the Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP).

This is one of several possible development opportunities available to you and does not diminish the importance or professional standing of the PCSO role.

Want To Apply?

Applying is straightforward, with all applications completed online. Click apply now and complete your application.

As part of the process, you will complete a

Situational Judgement Test (SJT). If unsuccessful, you can reapply in three months.

Our client encourages you to attend a Recruitment Q&A session before applying to better understand the role.

This is an ongoing campaign. Successful applicants will be placed in a

12-month candidate pool and considered for vacancies as they arise.

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