Transferee
Transferee (Serving Officers)
A move for officers already serving in another force, keeping rank, pay point and pension scheme membership.
Also searched as police transferee, police transfer between forces, transferee vacancies. We currently see 7 forces referencing this route, with 7 live adverts we can read directly.
Short answer
A move for officers already serving in another force, keeping rank, pay point and pension scheme membership. Transferees normally keep their rank and pay point, plus any allowance the new force pays. You apply to the force, not to a national scheme.
Length
Set by the receiving force; vetting and references are the usual waits
Who it's for
Serving constables, sergeants and inspectors who want to move force, usually for family, location or a specialism.
Pay
Based on previous service in the rank
What you need
- Currently serving in a police force
- A conduct, performance and attendance record the receiving force will accept
- Acceptance by the receiving force after its own selection process
- Fresh vetting by the receiving force
Worth knowing first
- No new probation if you completed probation in your old force (Annex C)
- Pension scheme membership continues; you are not starting again
- Relocation help, if any, is a local decision by the receiving force
Forces advertising Transferee
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live vacancies we can read
3
forces with a readable job feed
4
forces confirmed recruiting
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Showing 7 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
Starting salary
£32,255
national scale
≈ £1,952/mo take-home
South Yorkshire Police
Read from South Yorkshire Police's own job board, today.
Starting salary
£32,255
national scale
≈ £1,952/mo take-home
Greater Manchester Police
Read from Greater Manchester Police's careers page today. We can see what they mention, not a vacancy list.
Starting salary
£32,255
national scale
≈ £1,952/mo take-home
Derbyshire Constabulary
Read from Derbyshire Constabulary's careers page today. We can see what they mention, not a vacancy list.
Starting salary
£32,255
national scale
≈ £1,952/mo take-home
Leicestershire Police
Read from Leicestershire Police's careers page today. We can see what they mention, not a vacancy list.
Starting salary
£32,255
national scale
≈ £1,952/mo take-home
Lancashire Constabulary
Read from Lancashire Constabulary's careers page today. We can see what they mention, not a vacancy list.
Starting salary
£32,255
national scale
≈ £1,952/mo take-home
Transferee questions
What is Transferee (Serving Officers)? +
A move for officers already serving in another force, keeping rank, pay point and pension scheme membership.
Who is Transferee for? +
Serving constables, sergeants and inspectors who want to move force, usually for family, location or a specialism.
How long does Transferee take? +
Set by the receiving force; vetting and references are the usual waits. No new probation if you completed probation in your old force (Annex C).
What do you need to apply for Transferee? +
Currently serving in a police force. A conduct, performance and attendance record the receiving force will accept. Acceptance by the receiving force after its own selection process. Fresh vetting by the receiving force.
What does Transferee pay? +
Transferees normally keep their rank and pay point, plus any allowance the new force pays.
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PCEP
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PCDA
Three years, with a three-year probation
DHEP
Two years, with a two-year probation
Detective
Two-year probation, plus the learning needed for PIP 2 accreditation
Rejoiner
Probation of 6 months if you rejoin within 12 months at your old rank, otherwise 12 months
Specials
Ongoing, with a minimum monthly hours commitment set by each force
PCSO
Permanent role, starting with an initial learning programme
Staff
Permanent and fixed-term contracts