Pay, benefits & training.

Basic salary with shift allowances ranges from £17,000 to £20,000 (depending on hours worked).
PCSOs also have the option of joining the local government pension scheme.

Annual leave
You will receive 24 days' paid leave a year (plus public holidays) which increases to 29 days after five years' service. You’ll also be compensated if you have to work on a public holiday.

On appointment, you will undergo four weeks' classroom-based training. This will introduce you to Thames Valley Police and the your new role, as well as help you to establish skills and knowledge in areas such as:

Radio procedure
Report writing
Communication skills
Gathering intelligence
Managing a crime scene
Problem solving
Use of powers
Use of force
Human rights
Race & diversity
Road checks
Health, safety & welfare.