Job description
DP Transferee - Police SergeantEmploying Force
Dorset
Role Type
Transferees
Location
Forcewide - Dorset
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No
Job Advert Description
Looking for a New Challenge? Transfer to Dorset PoliceAre you an experienced Police Sergeant ready for your next career move? At Dorset Police, we're looking for talented and motivated officers from Home Office forces who want to bring their skills, experience and passion for policing to one of the most scenic and rewarding force areas in the country.
Whether your background is in neighbourhood policing, response, investigations, safeguarding, roads policing or a specialist department, you'll find opportunities to make a real difference while continuing to develop your career. This is more than a transfer. It's an opportunity to join a force that values your experience, supports your development and offers an exceptional quality of life.
Relocation SupportWe understand that moving to a new force can be a significant decision. To help make the transition easier, eligible transferees may be able to access a relocation package of up to £8,000. The package can contribute towards:
- Removal and moving costs
- Legal and conveyancing fees
- Temporary accommodation
- Travel expenses associated with relocation
To be eligible, officers must relocate and be in post by 31 March 2027.
Where Could You Be Based?Working across Dorset, you'll join a force that serves a unique and diverse county, policing everything from busy coastal destinations and historic towns to rural communities and countryside landscapes. Posting decisions are made based on organisational need and operational demand. However, we recognise that location is an important consideration and will take your preferences and personal circumstances into account wherever possible.
As a member of Dorset Police, you will be part of a force-wide team and may be required to travel throughout the force area in support of operational requirements.
Why Make the Move?By transferring to Dorset Police, you'll benefit from:
- A varied and rewarding policing environment
- Opportunities to develop and broaden your experience
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- Access to relocation support for eligible applicants
- The chance to live and work in one of the UK's most desirable regions
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the communities you serve
Your Next Chapter Starts HereWhether you're seeking new operational challenges, greater career opportunities or a better work-life balance, Dorset Police offers a unique opportunity to achieve your ambitions while making a lasting impact.
Join a force that values your experience, invests in your future and supports you to be the best officer you can be.
Click the button below to apply today and begin your transfer to Dorset Police as a Police Sergeant.