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An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Chief Inspector or Detective Chief Inspector. This opportunity is designed for officers ready to embrace the challenge of promotion and those already at the Chief Inspector rank looking to join a dynamic force. The role emphasizes exceptional local policing, strategic leadership, and a commitment to integrity and community service. Ideal candidates will possess a strong track record in policing performance and the ability to inspire and engage their teams. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and leading a dedicated workforce, this role is a perfect fit for you.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary – Chief Inspector & Detective Chief Inspector Promotion and Transfer Opportunity
Closing Date: Midnight, 11th May 2025
Boards will take place: 16th - 20th June 2025
We are passionate about providing exceptional local policing. Chief Constable Scott Chilton has laid out plans to relentlessly pursue those who commit crime and bring harm and misery to communities, provide first class investigations to ensure those responsible face the consequences of their actions, and deliver an excellent service for victims. At the bedrock of this is visible neighbourhood policing.
Applications are invited from officers who feel they are ready for the challenge of promotion to the role of Chief Inspector, and those who are already at Chief Inspector rank and wish to join our force.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following experience, drive and personal qualities:
This year we are asking candidates to evidence on their application what they have been doing to lead delivery against the three force priorities within the below CVF competencies:
When sharing your evidence, please consider the impact of the Code of Ethics in your decision making.
Candidates are encouraged to read the Force Leaders Guide which can be accessed by clicking here.
Application Form, Additional Details Document and Guidance
The promotion process will be undertaken in line with the published framework. Officers considered ready for the next rank will be supported by their line management for the promotion process.
Applications are welcomed and will be considered from officers wishing to work part time or in a job share arrangement.
You must save the attached promotion application form and additional details word document to your computer, and then upload these to your online application.
For instructions on how to upload your Application Form and Additional Details Form, please read the instructions by clicking here.
Reasonable Adjustments
Candidates who wish to request reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process are asked to complete the attached Reasonable Adjustments Accommodations Form. The form can be accessed by clicking here.
Contact details for an informal discussion
The following Chief Superintendents will be pleased to speak to any candidates who wish to discuss this opportunity, please contact them to arrange a mutually convenient time.
If you have any application based enquiries please contact the Recruiting Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 023 8045 1611.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.
The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.