Join Us as a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)

Make a Difference in Your Community

Are you passionate about making a difference in your local community and helping to keep Lincolnshire safe?

We're currently recruiting Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) to join our Neighbourhood Policing Teams across Lincolnshire.

As a PCSO, you will be a visible, approachable and reassuring presence within the communities you serve. Working alongside police officers, partner agencies and local residents, you will help prevent crime, tackle anti-social behaviour, protect vulnerable people and build lasting trust and confidence in policing.

PCSOs play a vital role in delivering Lincs 2030, Lincolnshire Police's ambitious transformation and investment plan, which is focused on creating stronger communities that are visible, connected and trusted, whilst ensuring communities feel safer, more supported and involved in shaping local policing. The plan reinforces our commitment to preventing crime, addressing issues early through effective problem-solving, and maintaining visible neighbourhood policing across the county.

As part of our ambition to be the best rural police force in the country, PCSOs are essential in helping us build confidence in policing, reduce crime and vulnerability, and provide the high-quality service our communities deserve. Through your work, you will contribute directly to our mission of preventing crime and anti-social behaviour, protecting people from harm, and helping those in need.

If you are passionate about public service, enjoy working with people, and want to make a positive impact in communities across Lincolnshire, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain a visible presence to deter crime, address public concerns, and build community confidence.
• Support police operations through community engagement and intelligence gathering.
• Assist officers in responding to low-level incidents within designated powers.
• Build relationships with local groups and individuals to support the vulnerable and tackle anti-social behaviour.
• Engage with at-risk individuals to prevent crime and strengthen trust in policing.
• Provide initial support at complex incidents when necessary to ensure public safety.
• Monitor risks and escalate threats to public safety in line with force guidance.
• Apply problem-solving and evidence-based approaches to improve neighbourhood policing.
• Collaborate with external partners to reduce crime and protect vulnerable people.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and ethical team culture aligned with force values.

Working Hours

PCSOs work on a rotating shift pattern covering Monday to Sunday, between 08:00 and 22:00. Flexibility is essential. A sample 4-week shift pattern is shown below:

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working as part of a team
• Strong administrative and record-keeping skills
• Confident using computer systems for data input and research
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of people
• A commitment to our values: Courage, Respect, Empathy, and Public Service
• A full manual UK driving licence with less than nine penalty points (evidence required before offer)

Training & Key Dates

The next PCSO training course will begin on Tuesday 30 March 2027 and will run for 10 weeks, Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30.

Please note: Full attendance is mandatory. If you have any prior commitments during this period, we will be unable to offer you a place on this course.

How to Apply

Check your eligibility – Please review the PCSO Eligibility Criteria.

Apply – Complete the PCSO application Form.

Deadline – Submit your application by 2330 hours on Sunday 01 November 2026.

Recruitment Timeline

• National Sift: Between 16 and 29 November 2026
• Interviews: From 14 to 23 December 2026
• Pre-appointment checks: From December 2026 until February 2027.
• Training Start Date: 30 March 2027

Please note: Dates may be subject to change.

If you have the skills and passion to make a real impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you. For any questions about the role or your eligibility, please contact the HR Resourcing Team at resourcing@lincs.police.uk .

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