Retire & Re-join - Police Officer

West Midlands Police; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee support

Staff networks

Professional development

Job summary

A regional police force in the United Kingdom seeks retired officers to rejoin under the Retirement and Re-join Scheme. Eligible candidates must have served 30 years and meet specific rejoining criteria. The role offers extensive benefits, a substantial impact on communities, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be a Home Office Officer (or BTP) who served 30 years.
• Cannot be illness-retired or under investigation.
• Rank: can return at same or lower rank; Chief Inspectors and above only return as Inspectors or below.
• Must have served in a Home Office force or BTP.

Responsibilities

• Notify the Pensions Team of retirement and date.
• Apply via advert: provide retirement date and intended return date.
• Transferee Team reviews; performance and attendance assessed.
• 1:1 career discussion with Chief Inspector within People Services.
• Onboarding: vetting, medical checks, fitness & biometrics tests.
• Receive new collar number and warrant card.

Job description

Job Overview

West Midlands Police offers the Retirement and Re‑join (30+) Scheme for officers that have served 30 years. Retired officers can rejoin as warranted officers after a minimum 31‑day break. Eligible officers may take a lump‑sum and continue pension until return.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Home Office Officer (or BTP) who served 30 years.
• Cannot be illness‑retired or under investigation.
• Rank: can return at same or lower rank; Chief Inspectors and above only return as Inspectors or below.
• Must have served in a Home Office force or BTP.

Application Process

1. Notify the Pensions Team of retirement and date.
2. Apply via advert: provide retirement date and intended return date.
3. Transferee Team reviews; performance and attendance assessed.
4. 1:1 career discussion with Chief Inspector within People Services.
5. Onboarding: vetting, medical checks, fitness & biometrics tests.
6. Receive new collar number and warrant card.

Benefits

• Extensive benefits including pension scheme, employee support, staff networks, professional development.
• A career that matters, lasting impact on communities while developing skills.

Additional Information

Appointment subject to vetting, occupational health and fitness tests within 3 months of application, which may include a drugs test. Postings based on business need and skill set.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function & Industries

Other, Information Technology, and Management; Law Enforcement