We are recruiting Detective Constable’s as Transferee’s and Re-Joiners across the force.
Applications are also welcomed from candidates who have passed their National Investigators Exam (NIE) as a Trainee Detective.

Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest and most improved police forces in the UK, and responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost 3 million people safe.

Our mission is clear; prevent crime, protect victims and keep communities safe. We work proactively with local partners, agencies and residents to solve the problems that matter most to our neighbourhoods.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the North West, spread over more than 1,200sq/km and split over 10 Metropolitan districts. It is one of the most diverse cities in Europe, with residents contributing to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speaking up to 200 different languages.

Why join Greater Manchester Police as a Detective?

- Tackle complex investigations from start to finish
- Make a real difference to victims and communities
- Work on serious and challenging cases
- Be part of a strong and supportive team
- Develop specialist skills in a rapidly evolving technological landscape
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We understand that where you work is important. As part of the process, we will discuss your preferences and take into account your work life balance.

All applicants are interviewed by the Detective Management Team, to ensure your skills and experience are matched to the right role. If you are currently in a specialist post with your current force, there is potential to move laterally into an equivalent team with GMP.

Greater Manchester Police has Detective roles within the following departments:

- District Detective Constables
- Specialist Detective Constables including; Public Protection & Serious Crime Division, Professional Standards Directorate, Overt and Anti-Corruption Unit
- Public Protection Department including; Online Child Abuse Investigation Team (OCAIT), Sexual Offender Management Unit (SOMU) and Child Sexual Exploitation – Major Investigation Team (CSE MIT)
- Serious Crime Department including; Serious & Organised Crime Group (SOCG), Economic & Cyber Crime Unit (ECCU) and Major Investigation Team (MIT)

Please note that you must be employed by a Home Office Force in order to apply.

Regrettably, we cannot accept applications from officers working for the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC).

A full UK Manual Driving Licence is required on application.

As well as offering the chance of a rewarding career, there are other benefits to working for GMP.

Pay
Annual leave
Shift work and work-life balance
Pension scheme
GMP’s Sports and Social Club
Eligibility for Blue Light Card
Access to a Credit Union
Wellbeing support
Car lease scheme

GMP offer financial support associated with relocation expenses, up to a maximum of £8,000

With Greater Manchester Police, your wellbeing matters. We are committed to supporting your wellbeing and career development. Our Investigative Resilience Project focuses on Recruitment, Retention, Training and Wellbeing and offer:
- Regular CPD Events
- Monthly Wellbeing Sessions
- Free Online Access to Blackstone’s Police Manuals and Q&A Packs

The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. The Police Service welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/ or the working environment providing it is possible to do so.

As an equal opportunities employer, GMP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join GMP.

If you have a disability and you require support with your application, please let us know so we can consider and support you with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

Should you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the selection process.

For further information, please contact the Transferee Team at transfereerecruitment@gmp.police.uk

For specific enquiries around Detective roles, please contact Detective Inspector Simon Edgington at gmpdetectivetransfer@gmp.police.uk