Recruitment for Police Community Support Officers is currently closed.

Do you want to give something back to your community? Do you have the passion and drive to really make a difference to the communities of Avon and Somerset?

As a PCSO, you will work as part of a Neighbourhood Team dedicated to providing a visible and reassuring presence on the streets and tackling the menace of anti-social behaviour.

This is a paid, usually full-time position that can lead to a long career with the police.

You would be a critical part of the force.

You can read case studies about some of our current PCSOs.

Lisa Newman and Sharon Tarling Based at Whitchurch, Bristol. Debbie Charman Based at Portishead.

PCSO video Watch a video of PCSOs explain why they joined, what they enjoy most and what advice they would give to people interested in applying.

Over 16,000 PCSOs are being recruited across the country as part of Neighbourhood Policing, a new approach to the reducing crime and the fear of crime in our communities.

What you need to know Find out all you need to know, from what powers PCSOs have to how much they earn.

Police - Could You? Website (external link) Find out more about the role of a PCSO.