Transferee Detective Constable

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Detective Constable Transferee

Locations – Policing Districts in NORTH – (Basingstoke; Winchester; Aldershot; Andover), WEST – (Southampton; Eastleigh; Lyndhurst), EAST – (Portsmouth; Waterlooville; Fareham Reach), Isle of Wight (Newport)

Rank – Substantive Constable with PIP2 qualification

South East Allowance payment applies

Intake Dates: 28th October 2024, 27th January 2025

Transfer to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary and receive a payment of up to £8000.

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge?

Would you like to work for one of the largest forces in the country?

Transferring to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary will give you the variety, challenge and opportunities you need to progress in your career whilst living and working in the perfect blend of rural and city with so many activities, events and places to go.

We are looking for experienced Officers who believe in;

• Providing exceptional local policing,
• Relentlessly pursuing criminals and
• Putting victims first.

Relocation Payment

In return for your commitment and fantastic service to the communities that we serve, upon transferring to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, you may be eligible to claim up to £8000 relocation payment (please note that tax implications may apply) subject to meeting the full eligibility criteria outlined within the Relocation Assistance for Police Officer Procedure.

What Can We Offer?

A variety of opportunities within Investigations!

Working as a Detective Constable with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary presents a variety of opportunities, with vacancies across local CID offices in each district. If you have a preference on work location, please do speak to us. We are also interested in detectives who work in specialist teams to move into our specialist teams. These teams include the Child Abuse Investigations Team, RASSO and Major Crime to name a few.

Working with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary provides a wide range of benefits, including:

• Flexibility on posting location and role – linked to your skills and experience
• Opportunities for development and progression within force
• An abundance of support networks such as Wellbeing Support Champions, Dyslexia Support, LGBT+, Inclusion matters and many, many more.
• Wealth of benefits such as On-site gym facilities and Membership of Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport, providing a wide range of benefits and sporting activities
• Working with Chief Constable Scott Chilton who started as a PC and is now not only our Chief Constable but also the National Lead for Investigations.
• Working for one of the largest forces in the country means there are always opportunities to progress and gain new skills, we are players on the national policing stage.

Why work in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight?

• Working with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary presents the opportunity to work within a variety of CID roles
• You will work in a supportive and high performing team
• You will be supported by experienced tutors and line managers
• Hampshire is one of the most interesting places in the UK to police with national infrastructure, ports, four motorways, and a real mix of urban and rural challenges which provide a variety of policing experiences, encouraging growth as an officer.
• Great access to London as well as the New Forest and the South Coast.
• Miles of beautiful coastline, with beaches, nature reserves and attractive seaside towns
• Two international airports.
• Critical national infrastructure sites to keep safe including the ports in Southampton and Portsmouth as well as crucial oil refineries.
• Packed with heritage sites, from the classic and iconic Winchester Cathedral to the modern naval history at the Mary Rose Museum
• Wide range of cultural and family friendly events, including festivals, theatrical performances and other outdoor events.

What will the transferee process be like?

When you join Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, you will attend a 5-day Induction Course on your first week. The Induction Course is our opportunity to welcome you to the force and for you to settle in. We will also cover any training gaps before you then move into your posting location.

After you have attended your Induction Course, you will then move into your posting location, to start providing a fantastic service to the people of Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• You must be a serving police officer from a Home Office Force with no current performance or conduct concerns.
• You must be PIP2 accredited, and will be required to evidence your PIP2 accreditation during the pre-employment checks stage of the process.
• You must have successfully completed the two year probationary period and the Policing Diploma, or your forces equivalent qualification at the point of application.
• Hold the appropriate qualifications for your rank.

Successful applicants will need to;

• Satisfy all the relevant eligibility criteria and pre-employment checks including, medical screening, vetting and a fitness test.
• Be available to attend a 1 -2 week (dependent on your skills transfer) transferee course.
• Once you have completed this process and accepted our offer, we will contact your existing force for information including pension, salary, service, training and unpaid leave.

Apply today to start your career with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and make a difference to your life, career and community.