Thirteen new Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) have joined Hertfordshire Constabulary.

The latest recruits include a laboratory manager, SEN teacher, sports therapist, catering manager, receptionist and security guard.

They were formally designated into their roles at a special ceremony held at police headquarters in Welwyn Garden City on Friday, March 3.

The PCSOs will now start their first postings, with two of the new officers based in Hatfield South.

 

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Chief Constable Charlie Hall congratulated them on successfully passing the eight-week initial PCSO programme, which prepared them for their roles and presented them with certificates to mark their achievement.

He said: “We recently celebrated 20 years of PCSOs in Hertfordshire and I am delighted that you have reached this point.

"It’s a great job, with a great team and I know you will make a positive difference, getting to know communities, building relationships with people, shops and businesses, bringing your experiences and skills from other jobs to this new role, helping to keep Hertfordshire safe.

“The most important thing we can do is prevent people from coming to harm and prevent them from becoming victims, this is a key part of your role working in our neighbourhood teams.”

                                                                                                                                

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Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd added: “It is great to see new PCSOs joining the constabulary, they do a tremendous job and are a vital part of the neighbourhood policing model.

"In recent years many of our previous PCSOs have gone on to become police officers as part of creating Hertfordshire’s largest ever police force. I remain committed to maintaining a strong PCSO presence across the county.”

As well as two of the PCSOs being based in Hatfield South, two officers will be based in Abbots Langley, two in Hemel Hempstead, two in Ware, two in Watford, one in Stevenage, one in Bushey, and one in Cheshunt.

The role of a PCSO is paid and there are opportunities for people who wish to work part-time or flexible hours. It involves shift work, including working some weekends and evenings to 11pm.  

If you’re interested in finding out more, please visit www.hertspolicepcso.co.uk