About us
At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.
Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know
About the role
As a Local Rural Crime Officer, you will become part of your local Neighbourhood Policing Team and be geographically positioned to provide the rural community with a single point of contact for advice and reassurance with specialist knowledge on rural matters, focusing on issues that have a significant impact on rural communities (hare coursing and poaching, theft of agricultural plant and machinery, fuel, and other agricultural commodities as well as wildlife and heritage crime).
You will be required to undertake proactive operations, either independently or in support of the Force Tactical Lead, working to prevent and detect rural crime, develop partnership working, address long-term community safety issues within farming/rural areas, educate police officers and staff, equipping them with the skills to deal with issues affecting rural communities.
This role will suit a pro-active and flexible officer who enjoys working within a small team and on their own. The role will see you have ownership of a specific geographical area and a portfolio to develop aligning to one of the National Wildlife and Crime Priorities. However, you can be deployed across all areas of the county. You will be required to attend meetings, representing the force with partner agencies and the public. The successful candidate will work alongside their neighbourhood Policing Team, being line managed by their Local Sergeant and Inspector.
The vacancies are to be based at the following locations,
- Salisbury
- Devizes
- Chippenham
- Trowbridge
For further details about the role, please contact Inspector Andy Lemon
Applicants are asked to apply, providing detail of Operational Experience, and why they wish to be considered for this role. No More than 250 words. The applicant must have 1st and 2nd Line Manager Support, before applying.
The role of a Rural Crime Officer deals with many highly emotive rural issues across the county.
Applicants will be required to read and complete the Rural Crime Team principles and to declare any affiliations or conflicts of interest. Further interview or assessment may be required before any appointment. Candidates will be informed if further interview or assessment is required.
The successful officer will be required to have passed their probation period and is expected to remain in post for a minimum of 2 years.
The Successful Candidates will be expected to complete the 5 National Wildlife Crime Modules to become fully accredited.
To apply, please submit your applications before 17:00pm on Friday 10th July 2026.
What we offer
• Excellent career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Hybrid working
• Flexi hours scheme
• Free On-Site Gym membership
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Generous Pension scheme
Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
