Transferee Detective Constable - HIOWC228Police

Various Full time

Posted 16 June 2026 Closing date 28 May 2027

Detective Constable Transferee - HIOWC228

Locations - Policing Districts in NORTH - (Basingstoke; Winchester; Aldershot; Andover), WEST - (Southampton; Eastleigh; Lyndhurst), EAST - (Portsmouth; Waterlooville; Fareham Reach), Isle of Wight (Newport)

Rank - Substantive Constable with PIP2 qualification

Salary: As a serving Police Officer, you will transfer on your existing pay point which will be between £31,164 - £50,256 per annum. The South East Allowance payment of £2,000 per annum will also apply.

Intake Dates: 23rd - 30th November 2026 & 1st - 8th February 2027.

Transfer to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary and receive a payment of up to £8000.

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 experienced Officers who believe in;

Providing exceptional local policing,

Relentlessly pursuing criminals and

Putting victims first.

Relocation Payment

In return for your commitment and fantastic service to the communities that we serve, upon transferring to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, you may be eligible to claim up to £8000 relocation payment (please note that tax implications may apply) subject to meeting the full eligibility criteria outlined within the Relocation Assistance for Police Officer Procedure. For more information, please visit our Relocation Assistance Page.

What Can We Offer?

A variety of opportunities within Investigations!

Working as a Detective Constable with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary presents a variety of opportunities, with vacancies across local CID offices in each district. If you have a preference on work location, please do speak to us. We are also interested in detectives who work in specialist teams to move into our specialist teams. These teams include the Child Abuse Investigations Team, RASSO and Major Crime to name a few.

If you have any questions about what it is like working as a Detective Constable with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, we would be happy to help. Please contact [email protected] or +44 23 8045 1900 x4419291 or you can book an appointment via this link.

Working with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary provides a wide range of benefits, including:

Flexibility on posting location and role - linked to your skills and experience

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, we are players on the national policing stage

Why work in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight?

Working with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary presents the opportunity to work within a variety of CID roles

You will work in a supportive and high performing team

You will be supported by experienced tutors and line managers

Hampshire is one of the most interesting places in the UK to police with national infrastructure, ports, four motorways, and a real mix of urban and rural challenges which provide a variety of policing experiences, encouraging growth as an officer

Great access to London as well as the New Forest and the South Coast

Miles of beautiful coastline, with beaches, nature reserves and attractive seaside towns

Two international airports

Critical national infrastructure sites to keep safe including the ports in Southampton and Portsmouth as well as crucial oil refineries

Packed with heritage sites, from the classic and iconic Winchester Cathedral to the modern naval history at the Mary Rose Museum

Wide range of cultural and family friendly events, including festivals, theatrical performances and other outdoor events

Why not have a conversation with our Investigations Team?

Are you interested in visiting Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary to find out more?

If you would be interested in visiting Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary to find out more about working as a Detective Constable with the force, please contact the Police Recruitment Team at [email protected]

What will the transferee process be like?

When you join Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, you will attend a 6 day Hampshire and IOW Familiarisation course on your first week. The Familiarisation course is our opportunity to welcome you to the force and for you to settle in. We will also cover any training gaps before you then move into your posting location.

After you have attended your Familiarisation course, you will then move into your posting location, to start providing a fantastic service to the people of Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

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 be PIP2 accredited, and will be required to evidence your PIP2 accreditation during the pre-employment checks stage of the process. If you do not have evidence of your PIP2 accreditation, please do contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected] and we will be able to provide further advice

You must have successfully completed the two year probationary period and the Policing Diploma, or your forces equivalent qualification at the point of application

Hold the appropriate qualifications for your rank

Hold a full manual or automatic driving licence

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 (dependent on your skills transfer) Hampshire and IOW Familiarisation course

Once you have completed this process and accepted our offer, we will contact your existing force for information including pension, salary, service, training and unpaid leave

Essential Documentation Required

Please upload your last 2 PDR's, your PIP2 certificate and evidence of any promotion qualifications (OSPRE or NPPF) to the Additional Uploads section of the form before submitting your application.

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