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Job Description
Please note: This role is a Transferee Constable role - to be eligible to apply, you must already be a substantive Police Officer from a UK Home Office Police Force.
Are you ready for a new challenge?
Would you like to be part of a hugely rewarding area of policing—one that offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of people across the West Midlands?
West Midlands Police is currently recruiting experienced and passionate Transferees at the rank of Constable and Detective Constable, as well as aspiring transferees working towards their Detective status, to join one of our most dynamic and impactful departments.
The West Midlands is a vibrant, urban region with a richly diverse population of 2.8 million people—around 30% of whom come from ethnic minority backgrounds. Our communities are at the heart of everything we do.
Our Public Protection Department (PPU) is committed to investigative excellence and securing justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Every day, our dedicated teams tackle some of the most complex and sensitive cases, achieving extraordinary outcomes.
We are currently recruiting into the following specialist teams:
- Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) Investigation
- Child Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding
- Online Child Sexual Exploitation Team (OCSET)
- Domestic Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding
- Missing Person Investigations and Safeguarding
- Sex Offender Management
- Stalking Prevention
- Force Review Team
- Service Improvement Team
- Civil Interventions Team
Eligibility Criteria To apply, all applicants must be:
- Substantive in the rank of Constable
- Serving (or have served) with a Home Office Force
- The candidate must be PIP 2 accredited, in the process of becoming PIP 2 accredited or be willing undertake the PIP accreditation and participate in the necessary processes and training to achieve this.
- Be able to pass the 15 metre JRFT to bleep level 5.4
- Be able to provide a fully auditable training record
- Be able to pass the necessary vetting and medical health and assessment screening
- Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues
- We support officers with flexible and part-time working.
- Have a good understanding of the investigation process
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills to be able to build relationships with victims, internal colleagues and external partners to promote collaborative working.
- Ability to effectively plan, prioritise & manager risk
Recruitment Process:
- Application Form
- Interview or career discussion
- Vetting and pre-employment checks including a medical assessment, fitness test
- References
- Final offer
- After transfer, a WMP conversion course (role profile dependent).
Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.
Our teams are based in 24 Police Stations across the West Midlands. Although we aim to post you to a role in line with your preferences and experience, postings will be decided in line with organisational needs.
Hours: Teams works a range of shift patterns that include some late shifts and weekends.
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.
Contacts:
If you are interested in transferring to West Midlands Police and joining our PPU Team, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with some of our team below:
- Supt Adam Jobson – Adult Abuse ([email protected])
- Supt Ronan Tyrer – RASSO and Sex Offender Management ([email protected])
- Supt David Keen – Child Abuse ([email protected])
- Supt Susan Mabbett – Missing, Vulnerability and Service Improvement ([email protected])
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.
"Diversity and Inclusion Vision: Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities
About Us
West Midlands Police is the second-largest police force in England, serving more than 2.9 million people across Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull and Walsall. Every day, our people work together to keep our communities safe, protect vulnerable people, prevent crime and bring offenders to justice.
We answer more than 2,000 emergency calls every day and provide policing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting victims, investigating crime or working behind the scenes, every role plays a vital part in delivering an outstanding service to the public.
We're proud of the progress we've made in reducing crime, improving emergency response times and increasing arrest rates. These achievements are only possible because of the dedication, professionalism and expertise of our officers, staff and volunteers. As we continue to transform the way we police, we're looking for talented people who are committed to making a real difference.
Why Join West Midlands Police?
A career with West Midlands Police is about more than a job, it's an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the lives of millions of people. Whatever your role, you'll contribute to keeping our communities safe while developing your own skills and career.
When you join us, you'll benefit from:
- Meaningful work that makes a difference every day.
- A diverse range of career opportunities across policing and professional support services.
- High-quality training, development and opportunities to progress.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve their potential.
- Competitive pay, generous annual leave, excellent pension arrangements and a wide range of employee benefits.
- The opportunity to work alongside dedicated colleagues who share a common purpose.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better understand and serve the communities we protect. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed.
As a Disability Confident Leader, the highest level of the Government's Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to removing barriers to employment and supporting disabled applicants and employees throughout their careers. Through our Disability Confident Interview Scheme, applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for a role will normally be offered an interview, subject to the scheme's terms and any recruitment constraints.
Our Diversity and Inclusion Vision is to maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness, respect and inclusion, enabling us to deliver the best possible service to our communities.
Professional Standards
Working in policing is a position of trust. Our officers and staff are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate vetting and are expected to uphold the ethical standards and responsibilities that come with serving the public.
Recruitment and the Use of AI
We recognise that many candidates use AI tools to support activities such as proofreading and improving the presentation of written applications. This is acceptable, provided the content you submit accurately reflects your own knowledge, skills and experience.
Applications must be your own work. Any evidence of plagiarism, false or misleading information, or the inappropriate use of AI during assessments or selection activities where it is not permitted may result in your application being rejected.
Benefits
We know that supporting our people is essential to delivering the best service to our communities. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, wellbeing support and development opportunities to help you thrive throughout your career.
Visit our Benefits page to find out more about the rewards and support available when you join West Midlands Police.
