A South Essex College Public Services student has become the first Essex Police Cadet to progress on to the Special Constabulary.
Ellie Herring, 18, studies the Level 3 Public Services course at the College’s Southend Campus and hopes to become a Police Officer in the future.
After volunteering in the cadets for 10 weeks, she secured an interview with the Special Constabulary and has been successful in her application.
She said: “I joined the cadets because I wanted to volunteer, we learn lots about team building and help out at public events.
“My main goal is to join the force full-time and I thought becoming a Special was the next logical step. I hope to start my training in March and be ready to take on the position by summer.”
Ellie from Hockley added: “Joining the Specials will give me experience of working in the Police force. The job appeals to me because I like the fact that every day is different, you never know what you’re going to have to deal with. I want to work my way up, I really enjoy helping and serving the local community.”
David Birnie, Public Services Lecturer, said: “This is great news for Ellie. She’s well on the way to achieving her dream and we hope our course has helped prepare her for this opportunity.”
The College offers Public Services courses at all levels and all campuses, for more information visit www.southessex.ac.uk/course/public-services-1
Plus for more information on joining the Essex Special Constabulary, visit www.essex.police.uk/recruitment/special_constabulary.aspx