Police support volunteer recruitment process

Application

Before applying, check that you are eligible. Eligibility is the same as for our police staff roles.

Download the application forms from our applications page. Please complete and submit both forms.

Applications can be emailed to our volunteer team, or hand written and sent to us.

All applications are reviewed and sent to the supervisor of the volunteer role.

Informal meeting

The supervisor in the department or area where the role is based will arrange a meeting with the applicant. This is an informal meeting to determine if the applicant has the right skills and abilities for the role, and for the applicant to establish if the role meets their requirements.

Pre-employment checks

Vetting

ID is verified and we will conduct security and financial police checks on the volunteer, their immediate family, and any adult living at the same address. 

Fit for role

Volunteers are required to complete a medical questionnaire to ensure they are fit for the role and we can offer any required support to meet our duty of care.

References

References will be sought from two referees, preferably one character reference and one employment/educational reference.

Induction

All volunteers are invited to a general induction with the volunteer team once recruitment checks are complete. This aims to provide all the information needed to support a volunteer's time with us and includes guidance on how:

• volunteer's are managed, hours recorded, and duties booked
• expenses are claimed and processed
• support, training, and guidance is arranged and offered
• force policies and security information apply to volunteers
• performance and conduct is managed

Volunteers are asked to sign a partnership agreement which sets out the expectations of both Lincolnshire Police and the volunteer. Volunteers also receive a handbook that acts as a guide and reference throughout their time volunteering. 

Start

Line managers will agree a start date with the volunteer and ensure a local induction to the role is provided to introduce the volunteer to the team, environment, and duties of the role.