Eligibility Criteria
* Have completed your probation period and be confirmed in post by formal offer of appointment.
* Have passed the initial police training course in a Home Office force.
* Live within 30 crow miles, 40 road miles and a 1‑hour commute of two of our main police stations.
* Have no live complaints pending against you.
* Hold a Full UK driver’s licence (manual or automatic).
* Currently work at a Home Office force, Channel Isles or Isle of Man Police.
Recruitment Process
The recruitment process will follow a set programme of application, paper sift, competency‑based interview, vetting (including biometrics), medical checks, reference checks and fitness test. Numerous interview dates are available and we can accommodate a range of dates for medical appointments and fitness tests.
Posting Opportunities within Thames Valley Police
We are particularly interested in recruiting ICR officers who wish to be posted to our Local Command Units (LCUs). These regions provide a varied working environment with opportunities to develop your career. You will police vast urban and rural areas with a diverse culture and attend major events occurring within Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire counties.
Transferee Detectives
As a detective you will deal with some of the most serious and complex crimes, including serious assaults, domestic abuse, child protection, fraud, homicide, cybercrime, county drug lines and crimes against vulnerable people. Your responsibilities include managing and conducting complex investigations from initial crime‑scene management to the verdict being delivered at court. You will interview suspects, identify witnesses, handle forensic evidence, prepare and submit case papers, attend court and be the point of contact for victims of crime. Partnership working is key as you collaborate with social care, health teams and schools, working alongside your uniformed colleagues to build the strongest case and achieve justice for victims.
Temporary Detective Constable
We are not open for Temporary Detective Constable roles at this time and do not have a timeline as to when this will re‑open.
Substantive Detective Constable
You will be able to transfer or re‑join as a substantive DC and be posted to a suitable role within our Priority Crime Team (PCT), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Child Abuse Investigation Unit (CAIU) or Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit (DAIU). Alternatively, you may apply for internal DC roles after a successful transferee interview via internal jobshop adverts for non‑response roles to which you will be eligible to apply. For specialist roles you may be required to interview and undertake additional assessments or vetting checks associated with each role.
Training
* All Home Office transferees must attend an initial three‑week induction course at our Police Training Centre in Sulhamstead near Reading. This local procedures course includes Public and Personal Safety Training, ELS, and familiarisation with the TVP NICHE system including electronic case files. During the course you will also be issued with uniform and IT equipment.
* You will then receive five weeks of tutoring/shadowing on LCU to consolidate your training.
* Accommodation is available for those who live outside the posting policy for the duration of the induction course.
Transferees and Re‑joiners Support Group
Hundreds of our officers have joined us from other forces, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge with them from a variety of roles and specialisms. The Transferees Support Group aims to provide support to all police officers who have recently transferred to TVP, ensuring they get the best possible start with us and providing a knowledge‑base to tap into to improve the transferee experience.
Pay & Benefits
Thames Valley Police adheres to the national pay scales and as such you will transfer on the same pay increment you currently receive. All officers currently receive a South East Housing Allowance on top of national pay scales, currently standing at £3,000 per annum. TVP police officers, staff and special constables qualify for various concessions and services, such as reduced gym membership, travel concessions and technology savings. Our ‘Support for Study’ scheme ensures you have the opportunity to gain additional accreditation and qualifications. A wide range of discounts for retailers, restaurants, travel, tickets and more are available via our TVP Reward mobile benefits app plus eligibility for Blue Light Card membership. A well‑established Wellbeing function ensures you receive the support you need when you need it, including support for your Mental & Physical Wellbeing, Financial Wellbeing, Leadership Wellbeing and Health & Safety at work. A wealth of support services are available through membership of the Police Federation. A variety of Peer Support, Staff Support Networks and Buddy Groups – including the Support Association for Minority Ethnic Staff, Disability Support Network, Women’s Network, Gypsy Roma Traveller Police Association, Muslim Police Association, Christian Police Association and Men’s Forum – are available.
Contact Information
If you require any further information about transferring to Thames Valley Police, please email Transferees@thamesvalley.police.uk. If you are from an under‑represented group and would like to discover what additional support and development opportunities are available, please contact the Positive Action and Engagement Team at Positiveactionteam@thamesvalley.police.uk.
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