Police Officer

Transferee July 2026- Police & Detective Constable

Police Officer (Transferee)
Permanent
Full Time
Human Resources
Northamptonshire
Constable - Range

£31,164 - £50,256

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01/03/2026, 23:55

* The hiring manager reserves the right to close the advert prior to the closing date, depending on the level of applications

If you’re looking to develop your career and uncover new challenges, then Northamptonshire Police is the place to be.

 

We are looking for applicants who can embody our values and support us in our work to improve public trust and confidence. We want officers who share our passion for delivering the highest standards of service to the public and in delivering a first class response which makes the communities proud of their police force.

 

We regularly seek transferees to join our ranks because we value the unique experience and skills they bring from their lives and careers. As a county force, we believe in growing people’s skills in an environment that allows you to specialise in different areas and have the autonomy to make decisions, lead others and be part of new and innovative ways of working. We offer an exciting range of career paths and specialisms, with great promotion opportunities.

 

Here, you will find breath-taking countryside and the usual rural crime which it brings, contrasted with vibrant urban towns dealing with metropolitan issues. Geographically, the county is conveniently situated for commuting easily with direct rail links to London and Birmingham, and surrounded by other major towns and cities.

We’re looking for trained officers from other Home Office forces who have passed their probationary period and are substantive in rank, with outstanding communication skills, and a genuine passion for protecting our communities.

 

Here at Northamptonshire Police you will find wellbeing is high on the agenda offering greater work-life balance. We believe in nurturing an environment that helps our staff develop and grow. We have a strong commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion, striving to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

For these reasons we actively encourage individuals from any background to consider applying. We are currently seeking better representation from minority groups and females.

 
We are currently seeking: 

  • Substantive Detective Constables or Police Constables

 

Where you have been a constable in a non-home office force and have followed an equivalent programme of training, this will be assessed as part of the recruitment process. If this cannot be demonstrated, you would join Northamptonshire Police as a new student officer on a two year probationary period.

Your Pay Scale will be in line with your continuous service.

 

The process includes:

  • Application form sifting
  • Interview
  • Pre-employment checks (vetting, medical, fitness, drug test on hair, references)
  • Uniform fitting
  • Posting  

Intake dates: Monday 20th July 2026

For any questions or queries contact our recruitment team on Recruitment@northants.police.uk or call on 03000 111 222 ext 342401.

Why work for Us?
Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue and Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner are committed to delivering exceptional public services, our enabling services are committed to providing the very best support to our frontlines to do so.  You will be playing your part in fighting crime and reducing fires with our roles within enabling services. Working across the services provides variety, job satisfaction and the chance to develop and challenge yourself, while improving the lives of others. If you want an opportunity with public service at its heart, in organisations that are on a journey to be outstanding, then join us.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – We aim to achieve the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you meet the essential criteria for the role you can choose to share your disability if you would like to take part in our disability confident interview scheme.

All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible working

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Internal applicants must have line manager support prior to proceeding with an application.

Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers.  Although vacancies are open to all, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number.  Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure the organisations employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information, referee information, full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained.  You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have. The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as part complete pages will not be saved.