If you are a serving Detective looking for a fresh start in a force that values community policing, personal development, and work-life balance, Hertfordshire Constabulary could be your next move.
We’re proud to be a family-friendly force that puts people first—both in the communities we serve and in the team’s we build. Our size means you’ll be more than just a number, with real opportunities to shape your career and make a meaningful impact.
Our Public Protection Command sits at the heart of safeguarding our most vulnerable communities, bringing together specialist teams dealing with child protection, domestic abuse, sexual offences, exploitation, missing persons and vulnerable adults. It is an exceptionally rewarding place to work, where officers and staff tackle complex, high‑risk harm daily, make a tangible difference to victims, and work closely with partners to protect those most at risk.
Current Opportunities:
- Detective Constables – Public Protection, other roles may be considered
- Detective Sergeants – Public Protection, other roles may be considered
We will also consider those that are currently on Trainee Detective Constable (T/DC) programme, enabling you to complete your PIP2 accreditation and begin your journey into serious and complex investigations. This will be reviewed on a case by case basis
Whether you're passionate about problem-solving, community engagement, or preventing crime at its roots, Hertfordshire offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for officers.
You must be substantive in rank to apply and have completed your probationary period.
Why Hertfordshire?
- £3,000 Regional annual allowance on top of your salary.
- Free rail travel on Govia Thameslink and Great Northern routes as well as TFL Underground trains. Full details on the Herts Police Federation website.
- Shorter commutes leading to a better work-life balance
- One-to-one support from dedicated Pathways Sergeant throughout your onboarding journey
What makes us Different:
- You will join us on the same pay-point, pension and holiday entitlement.
- We have training opportunities and leadership development
- A bespoke recruitment and onboarding experience
- A culture that values your voice, skills and contribution
- Flexible working options
- Inclusive policing family
- A force that prioritises visible, local policing and building trust with communities
Come to Hertfordshire and discover a better way to serve your community—where your work matters, your wellbeing is supported, and your future is full of opportunity.
Ready to take the next step?
Our next cohort will be in September 2026 subject to all checks being cleared
For a confidential chat: transfers@herts.police.uk
If you are interested in applying, you will also be required to send your training record, sickness record and latest PDR to recruitment@bch.police.uk applications without these records will not be accepted.
Please note you will need to complete a job-related fitness test as part of the recruitment process or evidence that you are currently in ticket with JRFT and PPST.
Important Information Regarding the Vetting Process
As part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager to complete a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Vetting Guidelines (APP 6.5.18).
A Supervisor Appraisal may be necessary in the following situations:
- When applying to transfer to another force
- When renewing existing vetting clearance
- When moving into a role that requires Management Vetting (MV), even if you currently hold MV clearance
- When moving into or working in a role that involves close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please be aware that your current line manager will be contacted for a Supervisor Appraisal once your vetting application is submitted.
Please note: This role has been identified as high-risk in relation to potential DNA and fingerprint contamination within forensic processes. As such, successful candidates will be required to provide a DNA and fingerprint elimination sample as part of their pre-employment checks.
The sample will be used to conduct a speculative search against our database and then solely for contamination elimination purposes and held on a secure elimination database in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.
Provision of this sample is a condition of employment for roles identified as high-risk.
As you will be transferring to this force, in line with our PSD Biometric Policy, DNA and fingerprint samples will be required during the recruitment process.
