Job Overview
West Midlands Police offers the Retirement and Re‑join (30+) Scheme for officers that have served 30 years. Retired officers can rejoin as warranted officers after a minimum 31‑day break. Eligible officers may take a lump‑sum and continue pension until return.
Eligibility Criteria
* Must be a Home Office Officer (or BTP) who served 30 years.
* Cannot be illness‑retired or under investigation.
* Rank: can return at same or lower rank; Chief Inspectors and above only return as Inspectors or below.
* Must have served in a Home Office force or BTP.
Application Process
1. Notify the Pensions Team of retirement and date.
2. Apply via advert: provide retirement date and intended return date.
3. Transferee Team reviews; performance and attendance assessed.
4. 1:1 career discussion with Chief Inspector within People Services.
5. Onboarding: vetting, medical checks, fitness & biometrics tests.
6. Receive new collar number and warrant card.
Benefits
* Extensive benefits including pension scheme, employee support, staff networks, professional development.
* A career that matters, lasting impact on communities while developing skills.
Additional Information
Appointment subject to vetting, occupational health and fitness tests within 3 months of application, which may include a drugs test. Postings based on business need and skill set.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function & Industries
Other, Information Technology, and Management; Law Enforcement
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