Transferee Opportunities - CID & Response and Neighbourhood - (DC and PC Only)

Staffordshire Police; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local police force in Tamworth is seeking to recruit transferees for the roles of Police Constable and Detective Constable. Candidates should have completed their probationary phase and hold necessary qualifications, including PIP2 accreditation for Detective roles. This position offers a chance to serve the community while benefiting from professional development opportunities in a supportive and diverse environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Promotion opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Substantive at the rank applied for with completed probationary phase.
• Must be transferring from a Home Office Force.
• Detective Constables must hold PIP2 accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Serve and protect the community as part of the response or neighbourhood teams.
• Conduct investigations for various crime types.
• Work with local communities to improve safety.

Skills

PIP2 accreditation

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Job advert

Transferee – CID & Response and Neighbourhood (DC and PC Only)

Is it time for a change, would you like to join a force that offers rewarding and challenging opportunities in a variety of roles, then a career with Staffordshire Police could be for you.

We are currently recruiting for transferees at the rank of :

• Police Constable – Response or Neighbourhood Officers
• Detective Constable - CID based at Smithfield Police Facility, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent or Lichfield Police Facility, Lichfield

Staffordshire Police serves more than 1.1 million people in an area covering 1, square miles, spanning from the rural moorlands to major urban areas such as Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Cannock and Burton-upon-Trent.

Around 3, colleagues make up Staffordshire Police, comprising around officers, together with community support officers, police staff and volunteers.

We are committed to working together to improve the safety and well‑being of people, places and communities to achieve our vision of a safer Staffordshire.

By joining us, whatever your role, you will help us achieve this ambition and make a positive difference to the people that live and work within the county, as well as those who visit.

Neighbourhood policing continues to play a significant part in tackling issues and working in partnership with our local communities. Our response teams are on hand 24 / 7 keeping our communities safe. Our highly skilled investigations teams work effectively to solve crime and support victims of crime.

The CID are responsible for the investigation of crime types according to the crime allocation policy along with missing persons and sudden death investigations.

Staffordshire is just a great place to work offering variety and an excellent opportunity to join a force committed to community safety. We are a people focussed force offering continuous professional development and promotion opportunities as well as development to help you reach your career objectives.

Our commitment to equality and diversity runs throughout our everyday policing as well as through the organisation in terms of supporting the needs of colleagues. We encourage people to bring their whole selves to work, valuing different approaches, perspectives and ways of working, so that they can achieve their full potential and deliver their best.

If you feel that you have the skills and qualities to offer and can make a difference to the people of Staffordshire we would like to hear from you.

Am I eligible?

• To apply to transfer to Staffordshire as a Police Constable, you must be substantive at the rank you are applying for and have completed and passed your probationary phase.
• You must be transferring from a Home Office Force
• Applications from Detective Constables must hold PIP2 accreditation

Onboarding

We aim to make our onboarding process as smooth and straightforward as possible.

• You will be required to complete and pass a role‑based interview which will focus on the competencies and values required for the role.
• We would like to know what skills you have to offer so that we can identify the most appropriate posting for you.
• Appointment will be dependent upon successfully passing pre‑employment checks, vetting, and medical, which will include a drugs test and a fitness test.

Closing date for applications

12 : 00 HRS 5th December

Staffordshire Police / Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step‑In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police / Staffordshire Fire and Rescue we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.