Vacancy Information

Division / Department - Forcewide
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Rank - Police Constable
Location - Forcewide

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role and Key Responsibilities

Join Our Neighbourhood Response Team (NRT) & Response Investigation Team (RIT)

We’re currently recruiting experienced Police Constables who have completed their probationary period and are ready for a new challenge within our Neighbourhood Response Teams (NRT).

As part of the NRT, you’ll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where victim care and quality investigations are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll attend incidents, make critical decisions, and use tools like NDM and THRIVE to assess risk and solve problems effectively.

Alongside NRT, we have our Response Investigation Team (RIT) — a key unit responsible for processing prisoners brought in by NRT and managing PIP 1 crime allocations. RIT offers a fantastic opportunity for officers interested in progressing toward a career in investigations.

Both teams operate on a 6-on, 4-off shift pattern:

• NRT: 2 Earlies, 2 Lates, 2 Nights
• RIT: 2 Earlies, 2 Lates, 1 late, 1 early (no Nights)

We work as one integrated team, flexing resources to meet demand and support each other. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality policing, making sound decisions under pressure, and putting victims first — we want to hear from you.

Consider RIT if you're looking to build investigative experience and take the next step in your career.

Skills & Experience

To apply to transfer to Sussex Police, you must:

• Be a substantive officer (at appropriate rank) and not subject to a probationary period
• Be a serving police officer in a Home Office Force or BTP
• Pass the necessary vetting, occupational health and fitness checks (JRFT at a minimum level of 5.4); such checks will not be carried out until after a successful interview
• Have no outstanding discipline, integrity or performance issues
• Be able to show commitment to achieving high levels of attendance
• Demonstrate a passion and commitment to Sussex Police
• Not have made an application to join any other force at the same time
• Have resided in the UK for three years immediately prior to submitting your application, or be able to provide a certificate of good conduct from the relevant country
• Have a full UK manual driving licence
• Not be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group
• Declare any business interest
• Declare any membership or involvement with the reserve Forces
• Not have tattoos which could cause offence
• Not have any existing County Court Judgements (CCJs) outstanding against you or have registered bankrupt and not have been discharged for at least three years

Why Work With Us?

• National Salary plus £2,000 per annum South East allowance
• 22 days per year annual leave, rising to 30 days (based on a working day of 8 hours) a year depending on your length of service
• Opportunity to progress through the ranks and/or specialise in an area of policing that interests you most
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme for advice and counselling covering a range of health, well-being and lifestyle topics
• Access to discounts, savings and cash back rewards including travel subsidiaries, an eye care scheme and more
• Flexible benefits
• Progressive approach to flexible working, enhanced maternity and paternity leave and potential for a career break (after two years’ service)
• Opportunities to join various support networks, staff associations and sports clubs
• Access to subsidised gym (depending on location)

Further Information

Should you have any queries please contact: Recruitment@sussex.police.uk

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

Attachments

• A - T&R Eligibility, Recruitment Process & FAQs V4.pdf