Inspector Process - Herts (Lateral Transfer)

Hertfordshire Constabulary
Permanent
Full Time
Human Resources
Headquarters
Inspector/ Detective Inspector

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

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13/02/2026, 23:55

Lateral Inspector Transfer to Hertfordshire – External Candidates

Hertfordshire Constabulary is inviting applications from substantive Inspectors and Detective Inspectors seeking lateral transfer. All applicants will be assessed fairly and equally, based on their suitability and competency in rank.

To be successful, you must demonstrate your capability in:

  • Preventing harm and crime
  • Catching criminals and solving crime
  • Protecting victims and vulnerable people
  • Providing effective, visible leadership aligned with Hertfordshire Constabulary values

Application Process
External candidates must complete the Herts Inspector External Lateral Application Pack 2026, providing evidence against the four areas listed above. Once completed, this form should be presented to your line manager for review and endorsement. For full details, please refer to the attached candidate guidance.

Completed Herts Inspector External Lateral Application Packs must be emailed to promotions@herts.police.uk by Friday 13th February 2026 at 12:00 PM.

Next Steps
If successful through application stage, candidates will then be invited to attend an in-person Board process, which will assess decision-making, leadership, judgement, and alignment with Team Herts behaviours and values.
Boards for this process will take place from week commencing 23rd March 2026.

Workplace Adjustments
 If you require any workplace adjustments during the process, please contact the Promotions inbox as early as possible.

As a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, Hertfordshire Constabulary operates the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, guaranteeing an interview to all applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role. For this process, the minimum eligibility criteria are:

  • Line management support for lateral transfer
  • No live formal disciplinary sanction

 An Information session on Teams will be held for candidates who are successful at application stage. This will be communicated in due course. For any further questions, please contact promotions@herts.police.uk.

 Role profile: Inspector | College of Policing

 

Hertfordshire Constabulary recognises the growing use of AI tools in preparing job applications. While these tools can support you in expressing your skills and experience more effectively, their use must align with the principles of honesty, integrity, originality, and personal accountability. We want to learn about you and your own personal experiences and how these make you suitable for the role, this will be assessed throughout the recruitment process including at interview, which AI cannot replace. Please click HERE to find out more about the acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in our recruitment process.  

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