Rejoiner
Rejoiners (Former Officers)
A route back into policing for officers who previously resigned or retired in good standing.
Also searched as police rejoiner, rejoin the police, returning police officer. We currently see 4 forces referencing this route, with 4 live adverts we can read directly.
Length
Often faster than initial entry — a shortened conversion rather than a full programme
Who it's for
Former officers, usually within five years of leaving, returning to the same or a different force.
Pay
£33,969 from day one, more with allowances
What you need
- Previous service as a police constable, resigned in good standing
- Usually a maximum gap since leaving, commonly five years
- Full re-vetting and a current fitness and medical pass
Worth knowing first
- Pension position depends heavily on when you left and which scheme you were in — take advice before rejoining
- You may return on a lower pay point than you left on
- Rejoiner windows are advertised inconsistently and are easy to miss
Forces advertising Rejoiner
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69
live vacancies we can read
4
forces with a readable job feed
4
forces confirmed recruiting
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Showing 4 of 43 forces
West Midlands Police
Read from West Midlands Police's own job board, today.
Starting salary
£33,969
national scale
≈ £2,027/mo take-home
Starting salary
£33,969
national scale
≈ £2,027/mo take-home
South Yorkshire Police
Read from South Yorkshire Police's own job board, today.
Starting salary
£33,969
national scale
≈ £2,027/mo take-home
Cleveland Police
From Cleveland Police's own job board — 5 of 11 shown, checked today.
Starting salary
£33,969
national scale
≈ £2,027/mo take-home
Rejoiner questions
What is Rejoiners (Former Officers)? +
A route back into policing for officers who previously resigned or retired in good standing.
Who is Rejoiner for? +
Former officers, usually within five years of leaving, returning to the same or a different force.
How long does Rejoiner take? +
Often faster than initial entry — a shortened conversion rather than a full programme. Pension position depends heavily on when you left and which scheme you were in — take advice before rejoining.
What do you need to apply for Rejoiner? +
Previous service as a police constable, resigned in good standing. Usually a maximum gap since leaving, commonly five years. Full re-vetting and a current fitness and medical pass.
What does Rejoiner pay? +
Rejoiner entrants are paid the standard police constable salary — £33,969 a year on the national scale, more in forces that pay a London or South East allowance. That is roughly £2,027 a month after tax, National Insurance and the police pension contribution.
Compare the other routes
PCEP
Around two years to confirmation as a constable
PCDA
Three years, ending in a degree and confirmation as a constable
DHEP
Two years to confirmation as a constable
Detective
Two years to substantive detective constable, in most schemes
Transferee
Typically three to six months from application to start date
Specials
Ongoing, with a minimum commitment of around 16 hours a month
PCSO
Permanent role with an initial training period of a few months
Staff
Permanent and fixed-term contracts