Transferee / Re-Joiners - Detective Constables and Police Constables

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 currently have the following transferee and re-joiner vacancies:

Police Constables

Detective Constables (crime and safeguarding)

Police Constables looking to train as Detectives (crime and safeguarding)

In addition to your salary, we also offer a regional allowance of £3,000 a year plus a targeted variable payment of between £600 and £4,300 for detectives (constable and sergeant) – depending on unit.

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.

If you’re a serving constable in an operational role hoping to become a detective, we’re offering the Trainee Detective Constable (T/DC) programme, which enables you to complete the PIP2 programme.

Each transferee and re-joiner will have one-to-one contact with our Pathways Sergeant throughout the process who will manage your recruitment and deliver your onboarding programme.

The transfer process involves an application, virtual 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.

Those who are currently within their probationary period are welcome to apply, however you must have this completed by your start date.

So, if you are a serving constable or detective looking for an opportunity to develop your skills or to become a detective then do consider serving in a county force where your voice will be heard, and your professional contribution always appreciated.

Come to Hertfordshire and discover a better work life balance:

* Same pay-point, pension and holiday

* £3,000 regional allowance

* Up to £4,300 detective variable payment

* 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

Our next cohort of 12 will be starting in February 2025 so if you are keen to continue your investigation career in Hertfordshire then we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.