RPU Constable Car Driver Transferee - HC613388 in Basingstoke

Location: Totton (Southampton); Havant (Portsmouth); Whitchurch (North Hampshire)

Rank: Substantive Constable

Intake Dates: December 2025 and February 2026

Transfer to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary! This is an exciting opportunity to transfer directly to our Roads Policing Unit. Working from one of three bases, you will join a team of dynamic officers tasked with delivering to force and departmental priorities.

We are seeking highly motivated, ethical, and inclusive officers committed to delivering quality service and legitimate policing within our communities, promoting trust and confidence. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from female and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented within the Roads Policing teams.

This is a unique opportunity to join Roads Policing and work within the Joint Operations Unit, one of the largest collaborative units in England & Wales. Roads Policing aligns with the National Roads Policing Strategy — focusing on preventing harm, saving lives, fighting crime, and driving innovation. Our focus includes incident response, reducing collisions, investigations, disrupting criminals, and supporting local policing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality public service across the road network and communities.
• Providing 24-hour response to incidents across the strategic road network and districts.
• Investigating serious injury and fatal collisions; roles may include Investigating Officer or Family Liaison Officer.
• Using intelligence to target offences and offenders.
• Developing specialist skills through training and maintaining them for support roles.
• Focusing enforcement on high-risk roads as directed.
• Conducting effective, intelligence-led patrols in partnership with internal and external agencies.
• Promoting public confidence through victim-focused investigations and communication.

What we can offer:

• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Support networks including Wellbeing Champions, Dyslexia Support, LGBT+ groups, and more.
• Benefits such as on-site gym facilities and membership of Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport.
• Opportunities to gain new skills within one of the largest police forces in the country.

Why work in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight?

• Hampshire offers diverse policing experiences with infrastructure, ports, motorways, urban and rural areas, and cultural sites, encouraging professional growth.
• Easy access to London, the New Forest, and the South Coast.
• Beautiful coastlines, nature reserves, and seaside towns.
• Two international airports.
• Critical infrastructure including ports and refineries.
• Cultural heritage sites and festivals.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

• Serving police officer from a Home Office Force with no current performance or conduct concerns.
• Completed the two-year probationary period and Policing Diploma or equivalent.
• Trained and authorized to COP Advanced Driving level.
• Trained and authorized in Tactical Pursuit and Containment.
• Qualified to ride police motorcycles is especially welcomed.

Additional requirements:

• Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria, pass pre-employment checks, and attend a 6-day Hampshire and IOW Familiarisation course.
• After acceptance, the force will coordinate with your current employer regarding pension, salary, and service records.
• Please upload your last 2 PDRs and evidence of qualifications before submitting your application.

Note: Use the online character calculator for competency responses; do not rely on MS Word counts. No CV or cover letter is required.

Contact for informal discussion: Ensure your contact email is accessible, as it will be used throughout the application process. Hampshire Constabulary promotes diversity and is committed to equal opportunities, supporting underrepresented groups through Positive Action and accommodating reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.