Detective Sergeant Transferee - HC612996 in Newport

Locations: Policing Districts in NORTH - (Basingstoke; Winchester; Aldershot; Andover), WEST - (Southampton; Eastleigh; Lyndhurst), EAST - (Portsmouth; Waterlooville; Fareham Reach), Isle of Wight (Newport).

Rank: Substantive Sergeant with PIP2 qualification.

As a serving Police Officer, you will transfer on your existing pay point which will be between £53,568- £56,208 per annum. South East Allowance payment of £2,000 per annum will also apply.

Intake Dates: April and June 2026.

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Would you like to work for one of the largest forces in the country? Transferring to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary will give you the variety, challenge and opportunities you need to progress in your career whilst living and working in the perfect blend of rural and city with so many activities, events and places to go.

We are looking for likeminded experienced Officers who believe in:

• Providing exceptional local policing
• Relentlessly pursuing criminals

What can we offer?

• Opportunities for development and progression within force
• An abundance of support networks such as Wellbeing Support Champions, Dyslexia Support, LGBT+, Inclusion matters and many more.
• Wealth of benefits such as On-site gym facilities and Membership of Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport, providing a wide range of benefits and sporting activities.
• Working for one of the largest forces in the country means there are always opportunities to progress and gain new skills.

Why work in Hampshire and Isle of Wight?

• Hampshire is one of the most interesting places in the UK to police with national infrastructure, ports, four motorways, and a real mix of urban and rural challenges.
• Great access to London as well as the New Forest and the South Coast.
• Miles of beautiful coastline, with beaches, nature reserves and attractive seaside towns.
• Two international airports.
• Packed with heritage sites, from the classic and iconic Winchester Cathedral to the modern naval history at the Mary Rose Museum.
• Wide range of cultural and family friendly events, including festivals, theatrical performances and other outdoor events.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

• You must be a serving police officer from a Home Office Force with no current performance or conduct concerns.
• You must have successfully completed the two year probationary period and the Policing Diploma, or your force's equivalent qualification at the point of application.
• Hold the appropriate qualifications for your rank. PIP2 Qualification.

Successful applicants will need to:

• Satisfy all the relevant eligibility criteria and pre-employment checks including medical screening, vetting and a fitness test.
• Be available to attend a 6 day (dependent on your skills transfer) Hampshire and IOW Familiarisation course.

Please upload your last 2 PDRs and evidence of any promotion qualifications (OSPRE or NPPF) to the My Documents section of the form before submitting your application.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk.

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