Sergeant Transferee Process

In Hertfordshire Constabulary you will be more than a number. We are a family-friendly force which takes pride in developing talented people. By virtue of our size, everyone who transfers into Hertfordshire has a much better chance of enjoying a diverse career, training and promotion opportunities. We pride ourselves in recognising and rewarding motivated people and will support you throughout your professional journey with us. We are currently recruiting for substantive Sergeants and Detective Sergeants on a lateral transfer. We anticipate there will be several vacancies across the constabulary over the next 12-18 months. In addition to your salary, we also offer a regional allowance of £3,000 a year. Hertfordshire officers also benefit from free rail travel, simply by showing your valid warrant card on Govia Thameslink and Great Northern routes as well as TFL Underground trains. Full details on the Herts Police Federation website. Each transferee and re-joiner will have one-to-one contact with our Attraction and Retention Sergeant throughout the process who will manage your recruitment and deliver your onboarding programme. The transfer process involves an application, in person interview, medical, eyesight test, fitness test and vetting. Hertfordshire is part of a tri-force alliance (with Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire), as well as the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU), both of which offer specialist opportunities within operations and investigations. Bordering London, you will experience the professional challenge of investigating complex crime and dealing with serious community issues without spending endless hours on a train or stuck in traffic on motorways commuting to work. If quality of life is what you value, then Hertfordshire is the place to come. So, if you are a serving substantive Sergeant or detective Sergeants looking for an opportunity to develop your skills then do consider serving in a county force where your voice will be heard, and your professional contribution always appreciated. If you are an external candidate looking for promotion in Herts, please see this advert – BCH Sergeants Promotions Process – Hertfordshire Constabulary – BCH Come to Hertfordshire and discover a better work life balance: * Same pay-point, pension and holiday * £3,000 regional allowance * Free train travel including TfL Underground * Shorter commute / Get time back in your day * Leadership training & development * Bespoke recruitment journey & onboarding * Flexible working options * Caring inclusive policing family After the assessment process and onboarding, we expect that successful candidates will commence with Hertfordshire Constabulary in mid-2025, so if you are keen to continue your career in Hertfordshire then we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In order for your application to be fully considered please ensure you provide extensive details on all the areas of the application. To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities. Why work for Hertfordshire Constabulary? We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population. If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you. Benefits include: • Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employer contributions and death in service. • Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (police staff – 24 to 33 days, police officers 22 to 30 days). • Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service). • Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service). • Carers and discretionary leave. • Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working (depending on role requirements). • Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available (depending on location). • Each force has its own sports or sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events. • Cycle to Work scheme. • Access to Blue Light Card providing discounts to Emergency Services on the high street and online. • Access to Police Mutual providing financial support including savings plans, insurance, breakdown cover, loans and independent financial advice. • Employee Assistance Programme. • Various support groups including Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Support Group, Christian Police Association (CPA), Disability Awareness Network (DAWN), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT), Menopause Action Group, Police Chaplains. • Access to a Trade Union (UNISON)/Staff Association (Federation). • The Backup Buddy Police Support app is designed to help with mental health issues and gives practical advice and support as well as a range of podcasts. • Opportunities for development and further study including Further You Talent Management, Be You BCH Senior Leadership Programme, and supervisory leadership workshops. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for