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      Special Constable Interview

      20 Sept 2022
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Police Scotland

      Interview

      The interview process has been straightforward and there has been great communication from all staff i've corresponded with at Police Scotland. Each stage has been challenging and rewarding and i look forward to completing my final interview.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

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      Other Special Constable interview reviews for Police Scotland

      Special Constable Interview

      2 Oct 2019
      Anonymous employee
      East Kilbride, Scotland
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Police Scotland (East Kilbride, Scotland)

      Interview

      Application-SET-Fitness-Interview Panel of 3 asking ice breaker questions, some about police Scotland, then the STAR based interview. Not the hardest of interviews, basic competence. Remember to read up on PS website about everything.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe a time you were tactful towards a situation
      Answer question
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      Special Constable Interview

      30 Jul 2019
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Police Scotland in Apr 2019

      Interview

      Interview in July 2019 with two panel members from the recruitment team, was a tough interview but the panel were nice and had some questions for me rather than challenging my examples. Make sure you use the STAR technique as it really does work

      Interview questions [4]

      Question 1

      Personal awareness - Name a time where you had to deal with a sensitive situation
      Answer question

      Question 2

      Job Knowledge - Describe the structure of the organisation and what is the role of a special constable
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      Question 3

      Service delivery - Name a time where you have gone above and beyond for a customer
      Answer question

      Question 4

      Respect for diversity - Name a time where you have had to make a stand against someone who showed lack of respect against diversity
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      3