Transferee Detective Constables - October 2025

About us

At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know

Eligibility

To be eligible to transfer to Wiltshire Police, you will need to:

Transfer from a Home Office Police Force (including Police Service of Northern Ireland and Police Scotland)
Be a current serving Detective Constable in a Home Office Force
Have completed and passed your probationary period
Pass the necessary vetting and occupational health checks
Hold a full UK manual driving licence
Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues
Be able to show commitment to achieving high levels of attendance
Not be a member of the British National Party or similar organisation
Declare any business interest
Be able to satisfy tattoo guidelines

Please bear in mind:

Applicants who have existing county court judgements outstanding against them or who are registered bankrupt and their bankruptcy debts have not been discharged for at least three years will not be considered for appointment.
Applicants with individual voluntary agreements (IVA) will be looked at on an individual basis.

What happens after I apply?

You will receive confirmation of receipt of your application
Your application will be reviewed to ensure you are eligible
You will receive a telephone screening call to discuss your preferences, skills and experience
We will then consider your preferences and establish if we have any suitable vacant posts
You will be invited to attend an in person competency based interview
If your interview is successful, your application will progress to pre employment checks
During the pre employment checks, we will contact your current Force's HR department for a reference confirming your service dates, training record and salary details
Upon successful completion of pre employment checks, you will join the intake starting 20th October 2025 to comlpete your 1 week induction course
After completion of the 1 week induction course, you will begin your assigned post

All postings will require the individual to serve at least two years in that role unless organisational demands dictate otherwise or officers are successful with a promotion application.

What we offer

• Excellent career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Hybrid working
• Flexi hours scheme
• Free Gym membership
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Generous Pension scheme

For further information around your application, please contact - talentacquisition@wiltshire.police.uk

More information around the role and Wiltshire Police can be found on our career webpage by clicking the link

: Transferees | Wiltshire Police

Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.

Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.