Sergeant Transferee - Patrol

Avon and Somerset Police; West of England, Bath; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Police is seeking high‑performing Sergeants to join our ranks across a wide policing area, with a commitment to our Constabulary values and community engagement. As a substantive Sergeant, you will lead teams, coach colleagues, and support health and wellbeing while building relationships to solve local problems and promote public safety across Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas.

All transferees are subject to a two year tenure within Patrol; you’ll be enrolled in the LGPS

Qualifications

• Substantive Sergeant transferring from a Home Office Police Constabulary.
• Commitment to and delivery of Constabulary values.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the professional development of all team members by counselling, guiding, coaching and seeking to secure relevant development opportunities to enhance individual and team competence.
• Support and maintain team cohesion, morale and enthusiasm with attention to health and wellbeing.
• Build relationships with all sections of the community to promote and enhance local problem solving and support voluntary effort in dealing with crime and other quality of life issues.

Job description

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

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Competency and value framework (CVF) level? 2

28/12/2028, 23:55

If you are a high performing Sergeant with a positive commitment to attendance, then we could be the place for you.

We are looking for the highest quality Sergeants to join our ranks. You must be able to commit to and deliver our Constabulary values in everything you do.

You willtake responsibility for the professional development of all team members by counselling, guiding, coaching and seeking to secure relevant development opportunities to enhance individual and team competence. Supporting and maintaining team cohesion, morale and enthusiasm giving particular attention to health and wellbeing. The opportunity to work with other areas of the organisation to build relationships with all sections of the community to promote and enhance local problem solving and to support voluntary effort in dealing with crime, disorder and other quality of life issues of local concern will be important in your role.

Am I eligible?

• I am transferring from a Home Office Police Constabulary
• I am a substantive Sergeant

Our organisation area is vast, covering over 1,855 Square miles and serving nearly 1.7 million residents.

We service an international airport flying to over 130 destinations, miles of picturesque coastline, a huge network of roads, a vast number of towns and rural villages and not forgetting the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Bristol and the world renowned, cultural spa city of Bath.

These all produce a challenging, lively and diverse policing environment. In addition the night time economy in many of these areas makes us a truly 24/7 service. Across all of this expanse our focus always is to provide outstanding policing for everyone.

There really is something for everyone in Avon and Somerset making it a fantastic place to live and work.

We have so many amazing days out and events across our patch, the international Balloon fiesta attracts over 500,000 visitors each year and is simply breath taking to watch. We have great seaside days out in places like Weston Super Mare, Burnham and Brean and let’s not forget all of the historical and cultural attractions on our door step.

If you are more enticed by the hustle and bustle there is a huge array of events and opportunities such as Glastonbury Festival, Championship football matches, carnivals and a continuously growing music and show scene. There are also numerous opportunities to get involved celebrating the diversity across Avon and Somerset with events such as the famous St Paul's Carnival and numerous pride events throughout the region with the Bristol event being ranked in the top 30 of Global world pride events.

We have a host of award-winning schools, colleges and universities including UWE and the University of Bath, these offer excellent opportunities for those students looking to take that next step.

What you need to know

Below are some extra details that help explain the process of transferring to work in our Constabulary.

Location

Current Constabulary policy requires officers to live in the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary and within a 20 mile radius of their station of posting. However, we would strongly recommend that you do not enter into any lease or purchase of property until a posting is confirmed.

Postings are decided on the basis of our Constabularies need for personnel at particular locations. Individual preferences will be noted and attempts made to accommodate, depending on the Constabularies need at the time.

Salary and leave

Officers in this constabulary are paid in accordance with the national rates. Salaries are paid directly into officer's bank or building society account on the 28th of each month.

Leave already booked by a successful officer will be honoured for this year, but officers must advise us of these dates in writing when invited to attend the interview.

Please note that all transferees are subject to a two year tenure within Patrol. This tenure does not apply to those going for promotion.

You can be the difference to so many….could you be the difference we are looking for?

A pension that grows with you, whatever stage you’re at

Alongside your salary, you'll be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Peninsula Pensions. This is a high-quality defined benefit pension, providing a secure, inflation-linked income for life, based on your earnings and length of service.

If you're early in your career, it's a valuable way to start building long‑term financial security from day one, with employer contributions that significantly boost the value of every pound you pay in.

If you're more experienced, the scheme offers a level of certainty and stability that is now rare, helping you plan confidently for the future with predictable retirement income and benefits for your dependants.

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.