Police Jobs in the
West Midlands
4 forces covering Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Cannock and the surrounding area — with live vacancies and what each force actually pays.
On 1 October 2026 the national joining the police website listed 2 of these 4 forces as recruiting police constables : Warwickshire, West Midlands. Police staff and PCSO roles are advertised separately on each force's site. For jobs near you, start with the force that covers where you live or want to work.
West Midlands Police is the second largest force in the country after the Met, and recruits at a scale the neighbouring shire forces don't approach. All four forces in the region are on the national pay scale.
Starting pay across the West Midlands
Every force in this region pays the same national starting salary, with no regional supplement.
| Force | Starting |
|---|---|
| Staffordshire Police | £32,255 |
| Warwickshire Police | £32,255 |
| West Mercia Police | £32,255 |
| West Midlands Police | £32,255 |
Vacancies we can see in the West Midlands
35
live vacancies we can read
1
forces with a readable job feed
1
forces confirmed recruiting
Last checked today. We check every force twice a day and show you exactly where each answer came from.
Showing 4 of 43 forces
West Midlands Police
Read from West Midlands Police's own job board, today.
Starting salary
£32,255
national scale
≈ £1,952/mo take-home
Staffordshire Police
This force's recruitment system blocks automated checks, so we can't read it directly.
Starting salary
£32,255
national scale
≈ £1,952/mo take-home
Warwickshire Police
This force's recruitment system blocks automated checks, so we can't read it directly.
Starting salary
£32,255
national scale
≈ £1,952/mo take-home
West Mercia Police
This force's recruitment system blocks automated checks, so we can't read it directly.
Starting salary
£32,255
national scale
≈ £1,952/mo take-home