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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At Hertfordshire Constabulary, you’re never just a number—you’re part of a professional, supportive, and forward-thinking policing family. We’re proud to be a family-friendly force that invests in its people, offering real opportunities for career progression, specialist training, and promotion.
Whether you're an experienced Detective Constable or a Police Constable ready to step into the world of investigations, Hertfordshire is the place to grow your career.
Current Opportunities:
We also offer the Trainee Detective Constable (T/DC) programme, enabling you to complete your PIP2 accreditation and begin your journey into serious and complex investigations.
Why Hertfordshire?
What makes us Different:
Whether you're transferring or re-joining, you’ll be investigating complex crime, safeguarding vulnerable people, and making a real difference—without sacrificing your quality of life.
Join a force where your investigative skills are valued, your career is nurtured, and your work-life balance is respected. Come to Hertfordshire—and uncover a better way to serve.
Ready to take the next step?
Our next cohort will be in March 2026
For a confidential chat: transfers@herts.police.uk
If you are interested in applying, you will also be required to complete the attached skills audit form and submit this to recruitment@bch.police.uk applications without this completed form cannot be accepted.
Those who are currently within their probationary period are welcome to apply; however, you must have completed this prior to the start date.
Please note you will need to complete a job-related fitness test as part of the recruitment process or evidence that you are currently in ticket with JRFT and PPST.
Important Information Regarding the Vetting Process
As part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager to complete a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Vetting Guidelines (APP 6.5.18).
A Supervisor Appraisal may be necessary in the following situations:
If any of the above apply to you, please be aware that your current line manager will be contacted for a Supervisor Appraisal once your vetting application is submitted.
Please note: This role has been identified as high-risk in relation to potential DNA and fingerprint contamination within forensic processes. As such, successful candidates will be required to provide a DNA and fingerprint elimination sample as part of their pre-employment checks.
The sample will be used to conduct a speculative search against our database and then solely for contamination elimination purposes and held on a secure elimination database in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.
Provision of this sample is a condition of employment for roles identified as high-risk.
As you will be transferring to this force, in line with our PSD Biometric Policy, DNA and fingerprint samples will be required during the recruitment process.
Help us deliver outstanding policing for everyone.We believe that to serve our communities effectively, we need people from all backgrounds, bringing a wide range of life and professional experiences. This helps us reflect the communities we serve and ensures we deliver the best possible service.Why Choose a Career in Policing?Hertfordshire Constabulary is recognised as a pioneering and forward-thinking service, responsible for policing a large, diverse, and multicultural population.
If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding career—where you can make a real difference, take on new challenges, and gain a wide variety of experiences—then we want to hear from you.What We OfferWe’re proud to support our people with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Equality, Diversity & InclusionWe are committed to building a workforce that is inclusive and truly representative of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those currently under-represented in policing, including:
All applications are assessed fairly and based on the evidence you provide and your suitability for the role.
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Police Barred and Advisory ListsIndividuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.Vetting and SafeguardingWe are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
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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