Detective Sergeant Transferee - HC612996

Hampshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A county police force in the United Kingdom seeks a Detective Sergeant Transferee. As a serving police officer, you'll work across various locations in Hampshire, ensuring exceptional local policing and pursuing criminals. The role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for development, and an array of support networks. Candidates must hold PIP2 qualifications and have completed their probationary period. This is a chance to join one of the largest forces in the country.

Benefits

Opportunities for development

On-site gym facilities

Membership of Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport

Support networks

Qualifications

• Serving police officer from a Home Office Force without performance or conduct issues.
• Successfully completed the two-year probationary period and Policing Diploma.
• Hold appropriate rank qualifications and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional local policing.
• Pursue criminals relentlessly.
• Attend a 6-day familiarisation course.

Skills

Exceptional local policing

Relentlessly pursuing criminals

Education

PIP2 Qualification

Completed two year probationary period

Job description

Detective Sergeant Transferee - HC612996

Detective Sergeant Transferee - HC612996

Locations: North - Basingstoke; Winchester; Aldershot; Andover; West - Southampton; Eastleigh; Lyndhurst; East - Portsmouth; Waterlooville; Fareham Reach; Isle of Wight (Newport)

Rank - Substantive Sergeant with PIP2 qualification

Salary - As a serving Police Officer, you will transfer on your existing pay point which will be between £53,568- £56,208 per annum. The South East Allowance payment of £2,000 per annum will also apply.

Intake Dates: April and June 2026

Transfer to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary

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 likeminded experienced Officers who believe in;

• Providing exceptional local policing,
• Relentlessly pursuing criminals and

What can we offer?

• 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 for one of the largest forces in the country means there are always opportunities to progress and gain new skills

Why work in Hampshire and Isle of Wight?

Hampshire offers diverse policing experiences with national infrastructure, ports, motorways, and a mix of urban and rural challenges. Benefits include:

• Great access to London, the New Forest and the South Coast
• Coastlines, nature reserves and seaside towns
• Two international airports
• Crucial national infrastructure sites, including ports and oil refineries
• Rich heritage and cultural attractions
• Wide range of events and activities

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 have successfully completed the two year probationary period and the Policing Diploma, or your force's equivalent qualification at the point of application.
• Hold the appropriate qualifications for your rank.
• PIP2 Qualification.

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 6-day Hampshire and IOW Familiarisation course. After completing this process and accepting our offer, we will contact your current force for information including pension, salary, service, training and unpaid leave.

Please upload your last 2 PDRs and evidence of any promotion qualifications (OSPRE or NPPF) to the My Documents section of the form before submitting your application.

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Important: You do not need to add a CV or covering letter; ignore that part of the application.

Contact details for an informal discussion

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and promotes flexible working. Equality and Disability Confident statements and contact: [e-mail]

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