Welcome to Lancashire Constabulary Careers
We believe in individuality, diversity, and initiative – people who can be counted on – not simply counted. We are looking for individuals who can fill the ranks of Lancashire’s finest staff and officers, who will help us serve one of the most diverse, demanding and interesting regions this country has to offer.
We offer great benefits, proper training, the full commitment of our impressive resources, a career for life, and most importantly roles that truly make a difference.
Find out if a career with us is just the change you’re looking for.
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Why choose Lancashire?
There are 43 police forces in the UK, So why choose us? Lancashire is much more than a career choice - it’s a lifestyle choice. Discover why.
Special Constable
We are now recruiting for Special Constables, for intake in April and September 2026.
Being a Special Constable is a unique opportunity to do something special both for yourself and your community. This vital role gives you invaluable experiences and training that you can use throughout your life to achieve your personal or professional goals. As a Special Constable you will be provided with full training, a uniform, and out of pocket expenses and have all the powers and authority of regular officers.
Once trained you will be posted onto an immediate response or neighbourhood policing team and will be deployed to operational incidents.
Free Specials webinar – chat with our experts to learn more about the role and recruitment process.
Superintendent Promotion
Applications are invited from substantive uniformed/detective Chief Inspectors seeking promotion to Superintendent or substantive uniformed/detective Superintendents wanting to transfer to Lancashire Constabulary.
Salary: £84,177 – £99,015
Location: Forcewide
Development Analyst/Programmer
Join Lancashire Police’s ICT Information and Communications Technology Division as its new development analyst/programmer!
This is an opportunity to analyse, develop, test, and implement software and systems for police applications. You will be instrumental in the design and delivery of software that ensures the constabulary’s business needs are met while providing value for money.
Candidates must hold an HNC Computing UNI (Software Development/Programming) or equivalent.
Location: Hutton Headquarters
Salary: £31,296 – £43,920 + market supplement