Transferee – Detective Constable – Northamptonshire Police

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.

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If you’re a Detective Constable, completed your PIP 2 portfolio and looking to develop your career whilst uncovering new challenges, then Northamptonshire Police is the place to be.

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 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.

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

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: 17th November 2025

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