Role Player Volunteer (Ref: 40)

Purpose 

Training for Lincolnshire Police Officers, Specials Constables, PCSOs and police staff is delivered by the Learning and Development Department based at Force Headquarters at Nettleham.

Officers’ skills are tested in a number of ways, including testing how they respond in practical situations. The force uses a number of volunteers as role players who are briefed and will play their part in a scenario designed to test the officer’s response.

Role players bring a degree of realism and authenticity to officer training and the force is looking to recruit a pool of volunteers to call upon to assist with this aspect of police officer training. 

What you will be doing

Roles and tasks may vary, but will include:

• Assisting the Learning and Development team to deliver scenario-based training
• Actively taking part in scenarios
• Provide feedback to the trainers where appropriate

Skills, experience, and qualities needed

This role requires no specific role play skills, and you don’t have to be a trained actor! However, it would be helpful if you are confident in communicating with different people and are able to work effectively as part of a team.

Location and times

The times/dates would be by prior arrangement and will be dependent upon the respective training programmes. The role play scenarios may be at Police Headquarters or elsewhere and you would need your own transport or be prepared to use public transport if available.

Training and support available

The Learning and Development team will provide you with all the information and guidance according to the scenario and will supervise you at all times when you are “performing” as role play volunteer. They will supervise you at all times when you are in or on police premises.

Other information

• Expenses incurred as a result of the role will be paid at the relevant rate.
• Volunteers must be over 18
• The role requires a security check (vetting)
• Volunteers are asked to sign an agreement to maintain confidentiality, as you may have access to sensitive material

What to do if you are interested

Download and complete our police support volunteer application forms.

Contact the Volunteer Team at: [email protected] or on Tel: 01522 212498 if you would like to know more about the role.