Job Description

"Being part of Northumbria Police will mean you're part of a family that looks after and supports each other. We are all about keeping people safe and fighting crime, and if that's something you can be a part of we'd be delighted to receive your application."
Are you ready for a new challenge? Northumbria Police is currently accepting applications for our Police Officer Transferees and Re-joiners Recruitment Programme. We are particularly interested in candidates from the following backgrounds:

• Detective Constable Qualified (PIP2)
• Substantive Sergeant Rank
• Neighbourhood Policing background or willingness to work in this area
• Any other specialist skills

Ahead of applying you can find out more about the application process and entry requirements, our benefits, salary and answers to FAQ's via our careers site. If you apply during this campaign, you can expect a start date of 16 February 2026 and we will work with you to determine which date you're aligned to during your application process.
Important Note: No start date is guaranteed. The February 2026 start date is an aim, but confirmation is contingent on successfully completing all stages of the application process. If you are unable to start in February, you will progress towards the next available intake.
If successful your posting will primarily be based on force demand, and your skill set. Following the completion of your pre-employment checks, we will approach you to identify your skill set and areas of interest, and match this against Northumbria's current vacancies.
Why Choose Northumbria Police?
Northumbria Police offers exciting opportunities for development and personal growth, with progression opportunities at all ranks. Our diverse force area ranges from rural Northumberland to the bustling urban centres of Newcastle and Sunderland, providing a wide range of challenges and opportunities.
Whether you are looking to relocate with your family, partner or moving to develop your career, we have something to offer everyone. We are a flexible organisation and will work with you to ensure a smooth transition from your current force and home location. If you want to find out anything further about the area, we would be more than happy to share our local insight. Please email jointeamnp@northumbria.police.uk to arrange a call back or if you require any further information.
Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be serving or have served within the last 5 years and completed your probationary period.
• Must be or have been serving with a Home Office Force, Police Scotland, or PSNI.
• Must hold a full UK manual driving license
• Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from officers of the Ministry of Defence Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, or those at Inspector rank at this time.

If the above applies to you, we look forward to receiving your application. We will assess both your suitability and our current resourcing requirements once you have submitted your application.
If your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV) form therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3/5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.
Application Process

• Registration and Application Submission
• Application Eligibility Review
• In-force Interview
• Conditional Offer
• Pre-Employment Checks (Medical, Job-related fitness test, Vetting, References)
• Final Offer

Induction and Training:
Home Office Transferee/Re-joiners: All Home Office transferees must attend an initial 3-day induction course at our Police Training Centre at Coach Lane Campus. This is a local procedures course including familiarisation with Northumbria Police systems. Following this induction course, you will then be allocated a slot on a Public & Personal Safety Training course to be completed before joining your shift.
PSNI/Police Scotland Transferee/Re-joiners: In addition to the above, you will complete a training needs analysis to ensure any knowledge gaps in relation to PACE and English Law are covered.
Contact Us: For more information or to arrange a call back, please email jointeamnp@northumbria.police.uk. You can also visit our to learn more about the , and FAQs.
At Northumbria Police, our diversity is our strength. We draw on our differences in who we are, what we've experienced, and how we think. We welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals from all areas of the community, as appointments are based solely on merit.
If you have any questions about applying to transfer to Northumbria Police, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at jointeamnp@northumbria.police.uk