RPU Constable Car Driver Transferee - HC613388

Hampshire County Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Constable in the Roads Policing Unit, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing public safety and trust within the community. This role offers a unique opportunity to tackle diverse policing challenges while benefiting from professional development and support networks. With a focus on preventing harm and responding effectively to incidents, you'll play a crucial role in making a positive impact across the road network. Enjoy the beauty of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight while serving in one of the largest collaborative units in England & Wales.

Benefits

On-site gym facilities

Membership of Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport

Opportunities for development and progression

Support networks for wellbeing and diversity

Qualifications

• Must be a serving police officer with no performance concerns.
• Completed two-year probationary period and required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality public service across the road network.
• Investigate serious injury and fatal road collisions.

Skills

Advanced Driving

Tactical Pursuit and Containment

Investigative Skills

Community Engagement

Education

Policing Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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RPU Constable Car Driver Transferee - HC613388

Location: Totton (Southampton); Havant (Portsmouth); Whitchurch (North Hampshire)

Rank: Substantive Constable

Intake Dates: December 2025 and February 2026

Transfer to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary!

This is an exciting and unprecedented opportunity to transfer directly to our Roads Policing Unit. Working from one of three bases, you will join a team of dynamic and motivated officers tasked with delivering to force and departmental priorities.

We are seeking highly motivated, ethical, and inclusive officers committed to delivering a high-quality service and legitimate policing within our communities, promoting trust and confidence.

We particularly encourage applications from female and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented within the Roads Policing teams.

This is a unique opportunity to join Roads Policing and work within the Joint Operations Unit, one of the largest collaborative units in England & Wales.

Roads Policing works to the National Roads Policing Strategy—focusing on preventing harm and saving lives, fighting crime, changing minds, and driving technology and innovation. Our focus is on preventing and responding to incidents across our road network, reducing serious and fatal collisions, delivering high-quality investigations, disrupting criminals, protecting those in need, and supporting local policing.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Delivering high-quality and effective public service across the road network and within our communities.
• Working as part of a team to provide 24-hour response to incidents across the strategic road network and districts, supporting local policing.
• Attending and investigating serious injury and fatal road collisions; training may be provided for roles such as Investigating Officer or Family Liaison Officer.
• Using intelligence to target offences involving RPU, Force, and local policing nominals, both substantive and specialist.
• Developing specialist skills through training (e.g., commercial and public service vehicles knowledge) and maintaining those skills through regular use and enforcement.
• Focusing fatal enforcement activity on high-risk roads and routes as directed by the RP Tactical and Coordinating Group (TCG).
• Conducting effective, intelligence-led patrol activity, working with partners to reduce harm and fight crime.
• Promoting public confidence through victim-focused investigations and clear communication of our work.

What we can offer...

• Opportunities for development and progression within the force.
• Support networks such as Wellbeing Support Champions, Dyslexia Support, LGBT+ groups, and more.
• Benefits including on-site gym facilities and membership of Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport.
• Opportunities to gain new skills and progress within one of the largest forces in the country.

Why work in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight?

Hampshire offers diverse policing challenges—from national infrastructure and ports to urban and rural areas—providing a wide range of experiences for officers.

• Great access to London, the New Forest, and the South Coast.
• Beautiful coastline, beaches, nature reserves, and seaside towns.
• Two international airports.
• Critical infrastructure sites including ports and oil refineries.
• Rich heritage sites, from Winchester Cathedral to the Mary Rose Museum.

There are also cultural and family-friendly events, festivals, and outdoor 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 completed the two-year probationary period and the Policing Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• You must be trained and authorized to COP Advanced Driving level.
• You must be trained and authorized to COP standards in Tactical Pursuit and Containment.
• Applications from officers qualified to ride police motorcycles are especially welcome.

Successful applicants will need to;

Satisfy all pre-employment checks including medical screening, vetting, and a fitness test.

Attend a 6-day Hampshire and IOW Familiarisation course (dependent on skills transfer).

Post-acceptance, your existing force will be contacted regarding pension, salary, service, training, and unpaid leave.

Upload your last 2 PDRs and evidence of any promotion qualifications (OSPRE or NPPF) in the 'My Documents' section of the application form.

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Important: No CV or cover letter is required; ignore that part of the application.

Contact for informal discussion

Use the email address provided in your application for all contact purposes. Ensure it is accessible, as the process may take several months.

Hampshire Constabulary is committed to diversity and inclusion and actively promotes positive action to support under-represented groups. For support, contact: [e-mail]

We also support the Disability Confident campaign, providing reasonable adjustments during recruitment and promotion processes.