Meet PCSO Jo

Reading this news could change your life!

Because that’s exactly what happened to our Police Community Support Officer, Jo.

She was scrolling through Facebook, read about a serving PCSO and thought ‘I could do that’.

She applied for a job and the rest is history…

“I’d always been interested in joining the force but never had the courage to sign up, when I saw the advert for PCSO on Facebook, I thought it was a great chance to give it a go and help the community,” said Jo.

“Also, a relative of a friend of mine was in a fatal altercation where he lost his life and that made me want to get involved with fighting crime and to help the community feel safe.”

As a PCSO, she says each day is different. She gives talks at schools, holds beat surgeries discussing local issues with residents, collects and views CCTV and foot patrols around her beat.

“All the incidents you deal with are challenging in their own way from neighbour issues to thefts to mental health issues, you have to deal with them on a case-by-case basis and adjust your thinking quickly and proactively. Every day is completely different and you get involved in some interesting and complex situations. My colleagues are great, helpful and supportive which makes the role even better.”

She says her family are right behind her and she would recommend being a PCSO: “I’d recommend it for the same reason I go back every day; it’s different. If you want to help the community and help fight crime this job is the best at doing that.”

Would you like to work for an organisation that’s putting crime and harm prevention first?

We are recruiting now for more PCSOs.

Come to our PCSO information evening on Wednesday 14 June to find our more (opens in a new window)! 

Salaries start at £25,278 and go up to £30,951.

PCSOs improve the quality of life for residents and make their area safer by proactively tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.

There’s shift work, some weekends and evenings.

Part time and flexible hours offered.

Apply now!