Transferees

You already have valuable policing experience, so our recruitment process is focused on getting to know you, understanding your skills, and helping you find the right opportunity within Wiltshire Police.

Once you've applied, we'll review your application and, if successful, guide you through the next steps. These will include an interview, required vetting, occupational health checks, JRFT, Substance Misuse Testing, biometric appointment and a uniform fitting.

We'll keep in touch throughout the process and support you every step of the way.

As part of the process, we'll also work closely with your current force to obtain information such as your training and skills records, confirmation of employment, and evidence that you have successfully completed your probation.

We'll keep in touch throughout the process and support you every step of the way.

As we don't recruit transferees through fixed intakes, we'll work with you individually to find the right role and agree a start date that works for both you and the force. We'll also work closely with your current force to make your move to Wiltshire Police as smooth as possible.

We're here to make your transfer as straightforward, personal and tailored to you as possible

We've kept this simple.

To transfer to Wiltshire Police, you will need to:

✓ Be a current serving police officer

✓ Have successfully completed your probation

✓ Meet our vetting and occupational health requirements

✓ Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues

✓ Meet the requirements of the role you're applying for.

Some specialist roles may have additional requirements. For example, Detective Constable transferees may require relevant PIP2 accreditation or other role specific qualifications.  

Not sure if you're eligible?

Don't rule yourself out.

• If you're unsure whether you're eligible or whether your experience matches one of our opportunities, we'd encourage you to get in touch. We'd be happy to have an informal conversation and answer any questions before you apply

Contact us for more information.

1. Submit your application andtell us about your skills,experience and careeraspirations. ​

2. We'll contact you to learnmore about you, yourinterests and what you'relooking for in your next role.​

3. Together, we'll identify theroles and teams where youcan have the greatestimpact and continue todevelop.​

4. Following successful pre-employment checks, we'llagree a start date andsupport your transition intoWiltshire Police.​

Transferring to a new force is a big decision, and we know it's about much more than finding your next role, it's about finding the right fit for you.​

From the moment you apply, we'll take the time to get to know you; your experience, your interests, and what you'd like from the next stage of your career. We'll have an openconversation about the opportunities available and work with you to find a role that matches your skills and aspirations.​

We no longer recruit transferees into set intakes or fixed induction dates. Instead, we take a personalised approach, working with you individually to identify the right opportunity andagree a start date that works for both you and the force.​

We'll support you throughout the process, keep you updated every step of the way, and help make your move to Wiltshire Police as smooth as possible.​

We're working hard to increase diversity and inclusion to become representative of the diverse communities we serve.

Whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation, we welcome you here and our dedicated Positive Action team is here to offer advice and guidance throughout the application process. 

You can get in touch with the team at [email protected]

We also have five active Staff Support Networks and a number of Peer Support Groups.